Makita 6349DWDE Owners Manual - Page 5

and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. • Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. Switch action 005770 1. Switch trigger • 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. Speed change 005772 1. Speed change lever 1 1 CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. Reversing switch action 005771 1. Reversing switch lever A B 1 This tool has a three-gear speed change lever. To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide the speed change lever to the "1" position for low speed, "2" position for medium speed or "3" position for high speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the correct position before operation. Use the right speed for your job. NOTE: • When changing the position from "1" to "3" or from "3" to "1", it may be a little difficult to slide the speed change lever. At this time, switch on and run the tool for a second at the "2" position, then stop the tool and slide to your desired position. CAUTION: • Always set the speed change lever fully to the correct position. If you operate the tool with the speed change lever positioned halfway between the "1" position, "2" position and "3" position, the tool may be damaged. • Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged. Selecting action mode 006264 1. Action mode change lever This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of 1 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. This tool has an action mode change lever. For drilling, slide the action mode change lever to the left ( symbol). For screwing, slide the action mode change lever to the right ( symbol). 5