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  1. Thanks - I think less thinking and reading and just play around is better
  2. Just went back on the US website and its listed as two different functions https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XDT14Z Quick-Shift Mode™ selector has an automatic electronic controller that downshifts and reduces rotation and impact speed prior to driving screw into place, and is engineered to minimize screw thread stripping, screw breakage and damage to work Tightening Mode (T-mode) for faster tightening of self-drilling screws; helps prevent damage to the screw or workpiece So i'm assuming T-mode is the US term for TEK mode mentioned by Kornomaniac and Quick-Shift Mode is something different but there is no mention in the manual? I'm confused lol
  3. Thanks guys, never understood why we sometimes have different names for the same thing. What is their marketing department thinking? So the Tek mode is really for drilling TEK screws (Will need to go on internet to find out what they are lol)? Can I really use it for normal screws, as i like the idea it auto downshifts the speed to control the screw and not over torque it? I think it doesn't help that i brought it because i had a discount voucher to use and i like the idea it had 3 settings for speed compared to the lower models. But it is a huge weight difference compared to my BHP481 so hopefully will complement it well on my next DIY project whenever that is Just need to start looking at impact bits - any good recommendations?
  4. I've just treated myself to a DTD154 impact driver and wanted to know if this is the same as the US version XDT14Z? They look the same and has the 3 speed settings but the US version lists it has 'Quick Shift mode' but there is no mention in the UK site for the DTD154. Does this mean the US version has an extra feature compared to the UK version?
  5. Thanks for the all the info guys. Purchased a kit in the end and now can't wait to test the beast out over the weekend purchased with the new 4amp batteyr which has a battery gauge so will check periodically when i need to charge. Will remember to take the battery off the drill after use as mentioned. Hopefully I will be able to resist buying anymore power tools.
  6. Thanks for the info [emoji106] greatly appreciated [emoji482]. I was going to buy separately to save some money and purchase the body only from a reputable seller so will have the 3yr warranty for peace of mind. Managed to get the fast charger dc18rc at a good price but was let down by another seller for a 3amp star battery which was faulty so going through a refund [emoji20] . I think I'm going to just get a kit bundle as there isn't much price difference to what I was trying to do separately. It just depends how long I can keep myself waiting, as I like a new present for myself [emoji3]. also need to decide if I want the kit in the makpac or carry case. Shame the makpac doesn't have a side carry handle. I thought clone batteries are similar to the mobile phones and laptops, but since the quick charger throws that much current, I don't want to blow something up. Will see how the makita batteries hold up first and hopefully will last from the advice everyone had given me. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk
  7. Thanks to everyone for your responses [emoji106] it's great to have lots of advice and I think the smaller battery route is stupid since the weight difference isn't much. I will need to find out the weight, size and charge time difference between a 3 and 4 amp battery to decide which to get. I will make sure the battery is charged before storing so I don't have an expensive brick. I still haven't purchased the drill, battery and charger yet. Will need to purchase soon as I have a few small diy jobs to do around the house. My thought is that having a powerful drill should make drilling around the house easier than a lesser one in power. Just need to make sure I use the super long handle so my wrist is safe since I'm a weakling [emoji12] I will hope buy more makita stuff, but I need to be sensible and keep the missus happy first.
  8. Hi everyone. I've decided to treat myself and purchase a dhp481 / xph07 since I need a new cordless drill. This will be my first cordless makita and first lithium ion battery set up. I will only be occasionally using the drill. What's the best way to make sure the battery doesn't drain too low, so it doesn't make it an expensive brick? Should I just charge the battery once a month to keep it topped up or can I leave it every 2 months or even longer? And should I leave the battery disconnected from the drill when not using for a long period of time? Also anyone have good experience of the cloned batteries on eBay? Will the makita quick charger still work and fast charger it? I'm also thinking of getting a smaller battery bl1820 to keep the weight down, but will this power the dhp481 / xph07? Sorry with all the questions.
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