Makita XDT15ZB XDT15 Instruction Manual - Page 7

Changing the impact force 4 1 2 3 5 You can change the impact force in three steps: hard, soft, and A mode. This allows a tightening suitable to the work. Every time the button is pressed, the number of blows changes in three steps. "A mode (assist mode)" is an easy-to-use mode for driving screws with good control. In this mode, the tool drives a screw with low-speed rotation at first. After the tool starts to impact, the rotation speed increases and reaches the maximum speed. For approximately one minute after releasing the switch trigger, the impact force can be changed. ► 1 . Hard 2. Soft 3. A mode 4. Changed in three steps 5. Button Impact force grade displayed on panel Hard Maximum blows 3,900 min-1 (/min) Purpose Tightening when force and speed are desired. Example of application Tightening wood screws, tightening bolts. Soft 1,600 min-1 (/min) Tightening with less force to Tightening sash screws, tight- avoid screw thread breakage. ening small screws such as M6. A mode 3,900 min-1 (/min) Tightening screws with better control. Tightening long screws. NOTE: A mode is available only when the tool rotates clockwise. When rotating counterclockwise in A mode, the impact force and speed are the same as hard mode. NOTE: When all lamps on the switch panel go out, the tool is turned off to save the battery power. The impact force grade can be checked by pulling the switch trigger to the extent that the tool does not operate. NOTE: While pulling the switch trigger, the impact force grade cannot be changed. 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. 7 ENGLISH