Makita DTR180 User Manual

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NOTICE: When you make the second tie, bend
the tail of the first tie before making the second
tie. Otherwise, the wire may be repelled a second
time. It may cling to the tool tip, and the hook may be
damaged.
Replacing the tie wires
CAUTION: When you replace the wire, be sure
to turn the power off, lock the trigger, and remove
the battery cartridge. Failure to do so may cause an
accident.
1. When wire has been used up, an error tone will
sound and error "1" will be displayed.
2. Lock the trigger, turn the power off, and remove
the battery cartridge.
3. Push the release lever, and lock it with the lock
lever.
► Fig.34: 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever
4. Remove the wire reel from the tool.
NOTE: When wire has been used up normally,
approximately 20 cm of the wire remains wound on
the reel. In this state, replace the wire reel with a new
one.
If it is difficult to
remove the wire reel
from the tool, follow the
steps below.
1. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool, and
turn the power on. The tool feeds the wire and cuts it
automatically.
2. Lock the trigger, turn the power off, and
remove the battery cartridge.
3. Remove the wire breaks using tools such as
nippers or pliers.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance
or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
Storage of the hex wrench
Store the hex wrench in
the position shown in
the figure.
► Fig.35: 1. Hex wrench
Cleaning the cutter
When the tool is used for a long period of time, dust and
wire particles may become adhered to the cutter
section. In such a case, disassemble and clean the
cutter according to the following procedure.
If a wire is caught in the cutter section, the wire can be
removed by following the same procedure.
Disassembling and cleaning
1. Loosen bolts A and B using the hex wrench
included in the tool package.
► Fig.36: 1. Bolt A 2. Bolt B 3. Contact plate
cover
4. Wire guide B
NOTICE: Do not forcibly remove any bolts that
cannot be removed using the hex wrench.
2. Pull the contact plate cover up in the
direction of the arrow and remove it. Bolt B will be
removed at the same time.
► Fig.37: 1. Contact plate cover 2. Bolt B
3. Remove bolt A, and remove wire guide B. ►
Fig.38: 1. Bolt A 2. Wire guide B
4. Turn wire guide B over and clean its inside.
► Fig.39
5. Remove cutter A, cutter B, top plate, and link
arm A from arm plate A. Then, clean them.
► Fig.40: 1. Cutter B 2. Link arm A 3. Cutter
A 4. Arm plate A 5. Top plate
Assembling
When cleaning is finished, assemble
the parts according to the
following procedure.
1. Install cutter A and link
arm A to fit
the shape of arm plate
A.
► Fig.41: 1. Cutter A 2. Link arm A 3. Arm
plate A
2. Install cutter B and the top plate onto arm plate A.
(Install cutter B on cutter A and link arm A.)
► Fig.42: 1. Cutter B 2. Top plate 3. Arm
plate A
4. Cutter A 5. Link arm A
NOTICE: Face the projection of cutter B
downward, and install the cutter as shown in the
figure.

Makita DTR180 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	DTR180
Category	Power Tool
Language	English