This document discusses the four main types of DC motors: shunt, series, compound, and permanent magnet. It provides details on their applications and operating principles. Shunt motors are used for applications requiring variable speed control like drilling and fans. Series motors provide high starting torque and are used for applications like cranes and lifts. Compound motors have characteristics of both shunt and series motors, providing both good speed regulation and high starting torque for uses such as conveyors and presses. Permanent magnet DC motors do not require a field coil and are used in applications requiring low maintenance like toys and disk drives.