FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
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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
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Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
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To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
the tool while sliding the button on the side of the
cartridge.
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To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If you can
see the red part on the upper side of the button, it
is not locked completely. Insert it fully until the red
part cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
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Do not use force when inserting the battery
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
(Battery cartridge with a star mark)
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The battery cartridge with a star mark is equipped with
the protection system, which automatically cuts off the
output power for its long service life.
The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or
battery are placed under the following situation. This is
caused by the activation of protection system and does
not show the tool trouble.
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When the tool is overloaded:
At this time, release the switch trigger and
remove causes of overload and then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
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When battery cells get hot:
If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped. At this time, stop
use of the tool and cool or charge the battery
cartridge after removing it from the tool.
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When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
If any operation of the switch trigger, the motor
will remain stopped. At this time, remove the
battery cartridge from the tool and charge it .
Switch action
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CAUTION:
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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.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the front lamp
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CAUTION:
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Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps
on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The
lamp goes out 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trigger.
1. Lamp
1. Switch trigger
1. Star mark
1. Red part
2. Button
3. Battery
cartridge
