Makita XT281S XFD13 Instruction Manual - Page 7

Displayed Number 1 2 Speed Low High Torque High Low Applicable operation Heavy loading operation Light loading operation Adjusting the fastening torque To change the speed, switch off the tool first. Push the speed change lever to display "2" for high speed or "1" for low speed but high torque. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the correct position before operation. If the tool speed is coming down extremely during the operation with display "2", push the lever to display "1" and restart the operation. 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. The following shows the rough guide of the relationship between the screw size and graduation. Graduation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Machine screw M4 M5 M6 Wood Soft wood - ɸ3.5 x 22 ɸ4.1x 38 - screw (e.g. pine) Hard wood - (e.g. lauan) ɸ3.5 x 22 ɸ4.1x 38 - 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/drill bit 1 3 2 ► 1 . Sleeve 2. Close 3. Open Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws. Place the driver bit/drill bit in the chuck as far as it will go. Turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck. To remove the driver bit/drill bit, turn the sleeve counterclockwise. 7 ENGLISH