Makita XSF04R Makita XSF05T Instruction Manual - Page 6

Push drive mode 1 2 Fig.4 ► 1 . Button 2. Mode indicator This tool has push drive mode. In this mode, the tool cuts off power to the motor to save the battery power at idle. To select push drive mode, pull the trigger slightly, then release it and quickly press the button. The mode indicator will then light up. Once push drive is activated, pull the switch trigger and then push the lock button. Apply pressure to the driver bit and the motor will start rotating. Further pressure engages the clutch and the driver bit will start rotating. In push drive mode, the motor and the driver bit will only rotate by applying pressure. NOTE: If the tool does not run for about 8 hours in push drive mode with the trigger locked on, tool is shutdown. In such a case, release and pull the trigger again for restarting. 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 front lamp CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. 2 1 To turn on the lamp, slightly pull the switch trigger, and then release it. The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after releasing the switch trigger. To keep turning off the light, slightly pull the switch trigger, then release it, and then press the button for a few seconds. To turn on the light, perform the same operation again. In push drive mode with the switch trigger locked, the lamp goes out approximately one minute after the motor stops. NOTE: While pulling the switch trigger, the lamp status cannot be changed. NOTE: For approximately 10 seconds after releasing the switch trigger, the lamp status can be changed. NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. Reversing switch action B 1 A Fig.6 ► 1 . Reversing switch lever CAUTION: Always check the direction of rotation before operation. CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: When not operating the tool, always set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position. This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to the position (A side) for clockwise rotation or to the position (B side) for counterclockwise rotation. When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled. Fig.5 ► 1 . Lamp 2. Button 6 ENGLISH