Makita LXDT08 Cordless Drill User Manual


 
6
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger is
released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
1
012783
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out just after the switch trigger is
released.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
1
AB
012784
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit or socket bit
12 mm
(15/32”)
9 mm
(3/8”)
001266
Use only bits that has inserting portion shown in the
figure.
1
2
011406
To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go.
Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.
1
2
011406
To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and pull the bit out.
NOTE:
If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve,
the sleeve will not return to its original position and
the bit will not be secured. In this case, try
re-inserting the bit according to the instructions
above.
1. Bit
2. Sleeve
1. Bit
2. Sleeve
1. Reversing switch
lever
1. Lamp