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Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. If you turn the tool on, the motor runs
again but stops soon. In this case, remove the battery
from the tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with the lock-off button which prevents
the tool from unintended starting. Never use the
tool if it starts when you pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off button.
Ask your local
Makita Service Center for repairs.
WARNING:
Never disable the lock function or
tape down the lock-off button.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger forcibly
without pressing the lock-off button.
The switch
may break.
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1.
Switch trigger
2.
Lock-off button
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The
lock-off button can be pressed from either the right or
left side.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp blinks or lights up when the remain
-
ing battery capacity is low or empty. The indicator lamp
also lights up when the tool becomes overloaded.
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1.
Indicator lamp
Lamp status and action to be taken
Indicator lamp
Status
Action to be taken
The lamp blinks
red.
The remaining
battery capacity
is low.
Charge the battery.
The lamp lights up
red. *
The tool has
stopped because
the remaining
battery capacity is
empty.
Charge the battery.
The tool has
stopped due to
overload.
Turn off the tool.
* The time at which the indicator lamp lights up varies depending
on the temperature around the work area and the battery car-
tridge conditions.
Adjusting the shearing height (for
grass shear)
CAUTION:
When changing the shearing
height, be sure to attach the blade cover and be
careful not to trap fingers between the tool and
grass receiver.
The shearing height can be set to three levels (15 mm,
20 mm, and 25 mm) by changing the fixed position of
the grass receiver. The shearing height without the
grass receiver is about 10 mm.
1.
Slide the grass receiver toward the front of the
tool.
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1.
Grass receiver
