Makita DF012DSE DF012D Instruction Manual - Page 6

Adjusting the fastening torque 1 2 3 ► 1 . Adjusting ring 2. Graduation 3. Arrow The fastening torque can be adjusted in 22 levels by turning the adjusting ring. Align the graduations with the arrow on the tool body. You can get the minimum fastening torque at 1 and maximum torque at marking. The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at the number 1 to 21. The clutch does not work at the marking. Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your material or a piece of duplicate material to determine which torque level is required for a particular application. NOTE: See the following chart for the relation between the number of torque setting and fastening torque rate. The fastening torque rate will be different depends on materials. Make a test fastening to get the desired torque before operation. Guideline for clutch auto stop Work range of clutch auto-stop High Low - - - - - - - Increments on adjusting ring for fastening torque Fastening torque 1 Approx. 0.3 N•m (Approx. 0.2 ft•lbs) 5 Approx. 0.82 N•m (Approx. 0.6 ft•lbs) 9 Approx. 1.35 N•m (Approx. 1.0 ft•lbs) 13 Approx. 1.88 N•m (Approx. 1.4 ft•lbs) 17 Approx. 2.41N•m (Approx. 1.8 ft•lbs) 21 Approx. 2.9 N•m (Approx. 2.1 ft•lbs) At low speed, approx. 8 N•m (Approx. 5.9 ft•lbs) At high speed, approx. 1.5 N•m (Approx. 1.1 ft•lbs) When driving machine screws Increments 1 - 3 4 - 8 9 - 18 19 - 21 Guideline for machine screw diameter 2.5 mm (3/32″) 3 mm (1/8″) 4 mm (5/32″) 5 mm (3/16″) 6 ENGLISH