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Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys
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tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto
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matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat
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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.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi
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cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
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2
Fig.2
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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.
NOTE:
The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Selecting the cutting action
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Fig.3
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1.
Lever
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
line cutting action.
To change the cutting action, turn the lever to the
desired cutting action position. Refer to the table to
select the appropriate cutting action.
Position
Cutting action
Applications
Orbital cutting
action
For fast cutting in
wood and auto-
claved lightweight
concrete.
Straight line cutting
action
For cutting iron
pipes, cast iron
pipes, aluminum,
stainless steel and
plastics.
NOTE:
Orbital action means that the saw blade
moves up and down, and back and forth at the same
time. This increases the efficiency of cutting.
