Makita GRJ01, Instruction Manual

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Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat -
ically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn
the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool
to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, remove
the battery from the tool and charge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi -
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
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2
►
1.
Indicator lamps
2.
Check button
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
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.
NOTICE:
Do not use the lock/speed change lever
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
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2
3
► 1. Lock/speed change lever 2. Switch trigger
3. Status of the lock/speed change lever
A B
To start the tool, depress the lock/speed change lever
from either A or B side and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Max tool speed can be changed in 2 steps.
•
For high speed
When the lock/speed change lever is depressed
from A side, the stroke speed is at “2”.
• For low speed
When the lock/speed change lever is depressed
from B side, the stroke speed is at “1”.
When the lock/speed change lever is in position, the
tool is locked and the switch trigger cannot be pulled.