Makita ML005G, Instruction Manual

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Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Fig. 3)
(Only for battery cartridges with the indicator)
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
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.
• The first (far left) indicator lamp will brink when the
battery protection system works.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, will void the Makita warranty for the
Makita appliance and charger.
Turning on the light and brightness mode selection
(Fig. 4)
1. Switch: Press the switch once, the light turns on (At
the same brightness mode as the last setting). Press
the switch again, the light turns off.
2. Brightness mode selection: Brightness sequence is:
High mode / Medium mode / Low mode / High mode
for each press when the light is on.
Battery protection system (Fig. 5)
The appliance is equipped with a battery protection
system to extend battery life. When the battery becomes
low, the LED lights go out except one LED as illustrated.
Then approximately five to ten minutes later, the system
automatically cuts off power.
Overheat protection
When the appliance or battery is overheated, the
appliance automatically stops. Let the appliance cool
down before turning it on again.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always put the appliance on flat and stable place.
Otherwise a falling accident may occur.
Adjusting the angle of the light (Fig. 6)
Loosen the knobs on the both side. Adjust the angle of
the light (adjustment range is 240°). Then tighten the
knobs again.
CAUTION:
Take care not to trap finger(s) when adjusting the angle
of the light.
Sticking the anti-glare film (Fig. 8)
Optional accessory
• Before pasting the anti-glare film, remove dirt from the
lens surface of the appliance.
• Use a spray bottle to thoroughly wet the lens of the
appliance and the surface to which the anti-glare film
is attached.
• Paste it in the center of the lens of the appliance.
• Use a squeegee or rubber spatula to push out air or
water droplets between the film and the lens.
• After pasting, wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth.
Installing the lampshade (Fig. 9)
Optional accessory
Hook the protrusion of the lampshade onto the notch of
the appliance as illustrated.
Using with tripod (optional accessories)
CAUTION:
• Read carefully the instruction manuals of the
accessories before using them with the light.
You can put the light on the tripod to facilitate the
operation.
(Fig. 7)
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to drop the appliance when attaching
the appliance on the tripod.
• Place the tripod on a level and stable surface to
prevent from falling.
• Spread the legs of the tripod to the maximum.
• Do not use the tripod if the wind is strong.
• Make sure that the appliance is attached securely on
the tripod.
• Remove the appliance when carrying the tripod or
when folding the legs of the tripod.
• Be careful not to get your hand caught in the legs of
the tripod when closing the tripod.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the appliance is switched off, and
the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Only maintenance work described in this instruction
manual may be performed by the user. Any other
work must be carried out by Makita authorized service
centers.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
• Never wash the appliance in water.
From time to time wipe off the outside (appliance body)
of the appliance using a cloth dampened in soapy water.