Makita BCG180Z, Instruction Manual

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
Fig.1
CAUTION:
•
Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
•
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when
installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to
hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may
cause them to slip off your hands and result in
damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a
personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
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.
•
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
•
Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is
overheated. In this situation, let the battery
cool before pulling the switch trigger again.
•
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
NOTE:
The overheat protection works only with a battery
cartridge with a star mark.
Fig.2
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.3
The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the dial.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 5, lower speed is obtained when it is
turned in the direction of number 1.
NOTE:
•
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
•
Depending on the type and condition of caulking
material, the rod may get clogged when operating
with low speed. In that case set the speed
adjusting dial higher.
Overload warning lamp
Fig.4
The warning lamp flickers in red when the tool is
overloaded. If the load reaches some point, the lamp
keeps lighting in red and the tool stops. To restart the
tool, release the trigger and pull the trigger again.
NOTE:
Check what causes the overload when the lamp flickers
or lights up. Change the parameter of the speed adjusting
dial lower, or increase the diameter of the nozzle.
Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
•
When not operating the tool, push the trigger-lock
button from A side to lock the switch trigger in the
OFF position.
Fig.5
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided.
To start the tool, push the trigger-lock button from B side
and pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased by
increasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
After use, press in the trigger-lock button from A side.
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION:
•
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.