DDF458 - Drill MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DDF458 MAKITA

34 ENGLISH ENGLISH (Original instructions)

• Theweightmaydi󰀨erdependingontheattachment(s),includingthebatterycartridge.Thelightestandheavi-

estcombination,accordingtoEPTA-Procedure01/2014,areshowninthetable.

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above.Useofanyotherbatterycartridges

andchargersmaycauseinjuryand/orre.

The tool is intended for drilling and screw driving in

wood, metal and plastic.

ThetypicalA-weightednoiseleveldeterminedaccord-

Sound pressure level (L

NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

WARNING: The noise emission during actual

use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared

value(s) depending on the ways in which the

tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-

sures to protect the operator that are based on an

estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of

use (taking account of all parts of the operating

cycle such as the times when the tool is switched

o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the

Vibrationemission(a

measured in accordance with a standard test method

NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationtotalvalue(s)mayalso

WARNING: The vibration emission during

actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the

declared value(s) depending on the ways in which

the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-

sures to protect the operator that are based on an

estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of

use (taking account of all parts of the operating

cycle such as the times when the tool is switched

o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the

EC Declaration of Conformity

For European countries only

TheECdeclarationofconformityisincludedasAnnexA

to this instruction manual.

SAFETY WARNINGS General power tool safety warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions, illustrations and specications provided

with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions

listedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or

Save all warnings and instruc-

Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour

mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated

(cordless) power tool.

Cordless driver drill safety warnings

Safety instructions for all operations

1. Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can

causepersonalinjury.

2. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping

surfaces, when performing an operation where

the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact

hidden wiring. Cuttingaccessoryorfasteners

contactinga"live"wiremaymakeexposedmetal

parts of the power tool "live" and could give the

operator an electric shock.

3. Always be sure you have a rm footing. Be

sure no one is below when using the tool in

4. Hold the tool rmly.

5. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool

only when hand-held.

7. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece

immediately after operation; they may be

extremely hot and could burn your skin.

8. Some material contains chemicals which may

be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-

tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier

9. If the drill bit cannot be loosened even you

open the jaws, use pliers to pull it out. In such a

case,pullingoutthedrillbitbyhandmayresultin

injurybyitssharpedge.

Safety instructions when using long drill bits

1. Never operate at higher speed than the max-

imum speed rating of the drill bit.Athigher

speeds,thebitislikelytobendifallowedtorotate

freelywithoutcontactingtheworkpiece,resulting

2. Always start drilling at low speed and with the

bit tip in contact with the workpiece.Athigher

speeds,thebitislikelytobendifallowedtorotate

freelywithoutcontactingtheworkpiece,resulting

3. Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit

and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can

bendcausingbreakageorlossofcontrol,resulting

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity

with product (gained from repeated use) replace

strict adherence to safety rules for the subject

product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety

rules stated in this instruction manual may cause

serious personal injury.

Important safety instructions for

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-

tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery

charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using

2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.

3. If operating time has become excessively

shorter, stop operating immediately. It may

result in a risk of overheating, possible burns

and even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them

out with clear water and seek medical atten-

tion right away. It may result in loss of your

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-

(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-

tainer with other metal objects such as

(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water

A battery short can cause a large current

ow, overheating, possible burns and even a

6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in

locations where the temperature may reach or

exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if

it is severely damaged or is completely worn

out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.

8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject

to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-

Forcommercialtransportse.g.bythirdparties,

forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-

agingandlabelingmustbeobserved.

Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consult-

ing an expert for hazardous material is required.

Pleasealsoobservepossiblymoredetailed

national regulations.

Tapeormasko󰀨opencontactsandpackupthe

batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove

around in the packaging.

11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove

it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe

place. Follow your local regulations relating to

disposal of battery.

12. Use the batteries only with the products

specied by Makita.Installingthebatteriesto

non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-

siveheat,explosion,orleakofelectrolyte.

13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,

the battery must be removed from the tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.

Useofnon-genuineMakitabatteries,orbatteriesthat

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely

discharged. Always stop tool operation and

charge the battery cartridge when you notice

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-

tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-

perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let

a hot battery cartridge cool down before

4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use

it for a long period (more than six months).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is

switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed

before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before

installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-

tridge rmly when installing or removing battery

cartridge.Failuretoholdthetoolandthebattery

cartridgermlymaycausethemtoslipo󰀨yourhands

andapersonalinjury.

►Fig.1: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3.Batterycartridge

Toremovethebatterycartridge,slideitfromthetool

whileslidingthebuttononthefrontofthecartridge.

withalittleclick.Ifyoucanseetheredindicatoronthe

uppersideofthebutton,itisnotlockedcompletely.

CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge

fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,

itmayaccidentallyfalloutofthetool,causinginjuryto

youorsomeonearoundyou.

CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge

forcibly.Ifthecartridgedoesnotslideineasily,itis

notbeinginsertedcorrectly.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

Only for battery cartridges with the indicator

►Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2.Checkbutton

Pressthecheckbuttononthebatterycartridgetoindi-

catetheremainingbatterycapacity.Theindicatorlamps

light up for a few seconds.

Indicator lamps Remaining capacityLighted O󰀨 Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge the battery.Thebatterymayhavemalfunctioned.7 ENGLISH NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the

ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydi󰀨erslightly

fromtheactualcapacity.

Tool / battery protection system

Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotectionsys-

underoneofthefollowingconditions:

This protection works when the tool is operated in a

mannerthatcausesittodrawanabnormallyhighcur-

rent.Inthissituation,turnthetoolo󰀨andstoptheappli-

cationthatcausedthetooltobecomeoverloaded.Then

turn the tool on to restart.

capacitygetslow.Inthissituation,removethebattery

fromthetoolandchargethebattery.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

►Fig.3: 1. Button 2.Batteryindicator

Battery indicator status Remaining battery capacity

►Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger

CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-

tridge into the tool, always check to see that the

switch trigger actuates properly and returns to

the "OFF" position when released.

Tostartthetool,simplypulltheswitchtrigger.Tool

speedisincreasedbyincreasingpressureontheswitch

trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

Lighting up the front lamp

CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the

source of light directly.

Pulltheswitchtriggertolightupthelamp.Thelamp

keepsonlightingwhiletheswitchtriggerisbeingpulled.

releasing the switch trigger.

NOTE:Useadryclothtowipethedirto󰀨thelensof

the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or

Reversing switch action

►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dam-

CAUTION: When not operating the tool,

always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-

This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction

of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the

AsideforclockwiserotationorfromtheBsideforcoun-

terclockwise rotation.

When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-

►Fig.7: 1. Speed change lever

CAUTION: Always set the speed change lever

fully to the correct position.Ifyouoperatethe

toolwiththespeedchangeleverpositionedhalfway

betweenthe"1"sideand"2"side,thetoolmaybe

CAUTION: Do not use the speed change lever

2 High Low Light loading

Tochangethespeed,switcho󰀨thetoolrst.Select

the"2"side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 "2", slide the lever to the "1" and restart

the operation.8 ENGLISH Selecting the action mode

NOTICE:Alwayssettheringcorrectlytoyour

desiredmodemark.Ifyouoperatethetoolwiththe

ringpositionedhalfwaybetweenthemodemarks,the

toolmaybedamaged.

NOTICE: Do not change the action mode while

►Fig.8: 1.Actionmodechangingring2. Mark

This tool has two action modes.

Drillingmode(rotationonly)

Screwdriving mode (rotation with clutch)

actionmodechangingringandalignthemarkthatyou

Adjusting the fastening torque

►Fig.9: 1.Adjustingring2.Actionmodechanging

ring 3. Graduation 4.Arrow

Thefasteningtorquecanbeadjustedin21levelsby

turningtheadjustingring.Youcangettheminimum

fastening torque at 1 and maximum torque at 21.

Beforeactualoperation,driveatrialscrewintoyour

material or a piece of duplicate material to deter-

mine which torque level is required for a particular

ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is

switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed

before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)

Installing or removing driver bit/

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

Installing driver bit holder

►Fig.12: 1.Driverbitholder2.Driverbit

on either right or left side and secure it with a screw.

holders.Driverbits45mm-longcanbekeptthere.

CAUTION: When installing the hook, always

secure it with the screw rmly. If not, the hook

maycomeo󰀨fromthetoolandresultinthepersonal

Thiscanbeinstalledoneithersideofthetool.Toinstall

the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool housing on

either side and then secure it with a screw. To remove,

loosen the screw and then take it out.

OPERATION CAUTION: Always insert the battery cartridge

all the way until it locks in place.Ifyoucanseethe

CAUTION: When the speed comes down

extremely, reduce the load or stop the tool to

avoid the tool damage.

Holdthetoolrmlywithonehandonthegripandthe

other hand on the handle to control the twisting action.

Screwdriving operation

CAUTION: Adjust the adjusting ring to the

proper torque level for your work.

CAUTION: Make sure that the driver bit is

inserted straight in the screw head, or the screw

and/or driver bit may be damaged.

First, turn the action mode changing ring so that the

arrowonthetoolbodypointstothe marking.

Placethepointofthedriverbitinthescrewheadand

applypressuretothetool.Startthetoolslowlyandthen

increasethespeedgradually.Releasetheswitchtrigger

as soon as the clutch cuts in.

NOTE: When driving wood screw, pre-drill a pilot hole

2/3thediameterofthescrew.Itmakesdrivingeasier

and prevents splitting of the workpiece.9 ENGLISH Drilling operation

First, turn the action mode changing ring so that the

arrow points to the marking. Then proceed as

with wood drills equipped with a guide screw. The guide

hole, make an indentation with a center-punch and

drillbitintheindentationandstartdrilling.

Useacuttinglubricantwhendrillingmetals.Theexcep-

tionsareironandbrasswhichshouldbedrilleddry.

CAUTION: Pressing excessively on the tool

will not speed up the drilling. In fact, this excessive

pressurewillonlyservetodamagethetipofyourdrill

bit,decreasethetoolperformanceandshortenthe

service life of the tool.

CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly and exert care

when the drill bit begins to break through the

workpiece. There is a tremendous force exerted on

thetool/drillbitatthetimeofholebreakthrough.

CAUTION: A stuck drill bit can be removed

simply by setting the reversing switch to reverse

rotation in order to back out. However, the tool

may back out abruptly if you do not hold it rmly.

CAUTION: Always secure workpieces in a

vise or similar hold-down device.

CAUTION: If the tool is operated continuously

until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow

the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding

with a fresh battery.

MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is

switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed

before attempting to perform inspection or

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,

alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or

TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,repairs,

maintenanceoradjustmentshouldbeperformedby

MakitaAuthorizedorFactoryServiceCenters,always

using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments

are recommended for use with your Makita tool

specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother

accessories or attachments might present a risk of

injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment

for its stated purpose.

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WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Symbols The followings show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.CAUTION:1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual containsimportant safety and operating instructions for battery charger.2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions andcautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3)product using battery.3. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only Makita typerechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burstcausing personal injury and damage.4. Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with thisbattery charger.5. Use a power source with the voltage specified on thenameplate of the charger. 6. Do not charge the battery cartridge in presence of flammableliquids or gases.7. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.8. Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect fromreceptacle.9. After charging or before attempting any maintenance orcleaning, unplug the charger from the power source. Pull byplug rather than cord whenever disconnecting charger.10. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on,tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.11. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. If the cordor plug is damaged, ask Makita authorized service center toreplace it in order to avoid a hazard.12. Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has received asharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;take it to a qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or reassemblymay result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 13. Do not charge battery cartridge when room temperature isBELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). When thebattery temperature is under 0°C (32°F), charging may notstart.14. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an enginegenerator or DC power receptacle.15. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents. Charging 1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source.Charging light will flash in green color repeatedly. 2. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjustingto the guide of charger. Terminal cover of charger can beopened with inserting and closed with pulling out the batterycartridge. 3. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the red charging lightwill light up and charging will begin with a preset brief melodysound coming out for assurance as to which sound will comeout to notify the completion of charging.4. With finish of charge, the charging light will change from redone to green one and the melody sound or buzzer sound (along beep) comes out to notify completion of charge.5. Charging time varies by temperature (10°C (50°F) – 40°C(104°F)) that battery cartridge is charged at and conditions ofthe battery cartridge, such as a battery cartridge which is newor has not been used for a long period of time. 6. After charging, remove the battery cartridge from charger andunplug the charger. Changing melody of completed charging 1. Inserting the battery cartridge into charger brings out lastpreset brief melody sound of completed charging. 2. Removing and re-inserting it within five seconds after thisaction makes the melody sound change.3. Every time removing and re-inserting it within another fiveseconds after this, the melody sound changes in order. ENGLISH • Indoor use only • Read instruction manual. • DOUBLE INSULATION • Ready to charge• Charging • Charging complete• Delay charge (Battery cooling or too cold battery)• Deffective battery• Conditioning • Cooling abnormality• Do not short batteries. • Do not destroy battery by fire.• Do not expose battery to water or rain. • Always recycle batteries.• Only for EU countriesDo not dispose of electric equipment or battery pack together with household waste material!In observance of the European Directives, on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and Accumu-lators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators and their implementation in accordance with national laws, electricequipment and batteries and battery pack(s) that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately andreturned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.3

4. When the desired melody sound comes out, leave the battery

cartridge being inserted and the charge will begin. When a

“short beep” mode is selected, no completed charging signals

comes out. (Silent Mode)

5. With finish of charge, the green light remains lit with the red

light going out and the melody sound preset at the insertion of

battery cartridge or buzzer sound (a long beep) comes out to

notify completion of charge. (In selected silent mode, no

6. Preset melody sound remains stored even when the charger

*1 These batteries can be charged with DC18RC only.

• The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery cartridge.

Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s

• When you charge a battery cartridge which is new or has not

been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full

charge until after discharging it completely and recharging a

couple of times. (Ni-MH battery only)

• If charging light may flash in red color, battery condition is as

below and charging may not start.

– Battery cartridge from just-operated tool or battery cartridge

that has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a

– Battery cartridge that has been left for a long time in a location

exposed to cold air.

When the battery cartridge is too hot, charging will begin after

the cooling fan installed in the charger cools the battery car-

tridge. Charging will begin after the battery cartridge tempera-

ture reaches the degree at which charging is possible.

• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color,

charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery

cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn

• This charger is equipped with cooling fan for heated battery in

order to enable the battery to prove its own performance. Sound

of cooling air comes out during cooling, which means no trouble

• Yellow light will flash for warning in the following cases.

– Trouble on cooling fan

– Incomplete cool down of battery, such as, being clogged with

The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light.

But the charging time will be longer than usual in this case.

Check the sound of cooling fan, vent on the charger and battery,

which can be sometime clogged with dust.

• The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan

comes out, if the yellow warning light will not flash.

• Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for cooling.

• The products should be sent to repair or maintenance, if the

yellow warning light will frequently flash.

Conditioning charge can extend the life of battery by automatically

searching the optimum charging condition for the batteries in every

The battery employed in the following conditions repeatedly

requires “conditioning charge” to prevent fast wear out. In that

case, yellow light lights up.

1. Recharge of battery with its high temperature

2. Recharge of battery with its low temperature

3. Recharge of full charged battery

4. Over-discharge of battery (continue to discharge battery in

spite of down of power.)

The charging time of such battery is longer than usual.

Voltage 9.6 V 12 V 14.4 V Capacity (Ah) Charging time (Minutes)

Number of cells 8 10 12

Voltage 14.4 V 18 V 14.4 V 18 V Capacity (Ah)

Number of cells 4 5 8 10