Makita DTR180 Original Instructions

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Before using the tool, make sure that the safety mecha-
nism operates normally. If the tool operates without the
safety mechanism operating, stop using the tool imme-
diately. Ask your local Makita Service Center for repairs.
Checking the trigger-lock
The tool has the trigger-lock to prevent the tool from
operating when you do not intend to use it. Lock the trig-
gerandconrmthattheswitchtriggercannotbepulled.
Checking the curl guide
To prevent the operator from touching the binding or
rotating parts of the tool tip by mistake, the tool will not
operate even if the switch trigger is pulled while the
curl guide is opened. When the operator releases their
ngerfromtheswitchtriggerandclosesthecurlguide,
the tool can operate.
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►1. Curl guide
Checkout for curl guide open/close
detection
Remove the tie wire, check the tool operation according
to the following steps, and make sure that the tool does
not start if the curl guide is open.
1. Turn the power off, and leave the curl guide open.
2. Turn the power on.
If the tool will not operate and if the value "2" is shown
on the display panel, the state of the tool is normal. Turn
the power off, and close the curl guide.
If the tool operates and if no error is shown on the dis-
play panel, the state of the tool is abnormal. Stop using
the tool immediately, and ask your local Makita Service
Center for repairs.
CAUTION: If you open the curl guide and turn
the power on to check the interlock, hold the curl
guide as shown in the gure. Never bring your
limbs or face close to the binding or rotating parts
of the tool tip.Otherwise,youmaybeinjured.
Tying work
CAUTION: Before inserting the battery car-
tridge, be sure to release your ngers from the
switch trigger and lock the trigger. If you insert
the battery cartridge while the switch trigger is being
pulled, it may cause an accident if the wire tying
process is accidentally carried out.
CAUTION: When you turn the power on, never
bring your limbs or face close to the binding or
rotating parts of the tool tip. Otherwise, you may
beinjured.
CAUTION: When the power is turned on,
never touch the binding or rotating parts of the
tool tip.Otherwise,youmaybeinjured.

Makita DTR180 Specifications

General

Type	Rebar Tying Tool
Battery Type	18V LXT Lithium-Ion
Voltage	18V
Vibration	2.5 m/s²
Wire Tie Speed	0.8 seconds per tie
Ties per Charge	Up to 5, 300 ties
Net weight	2.6 kg
Tie wraps per coil	120 ties
Number of ties per coil	100
Tool Length	320 mm