Makita XLS01X, Instruction Manual

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Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp lights up. 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. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
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.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
with the lock button engaged.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from side to
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
1
A B
► 1. Trigger-lock button
1
2
3
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button 3. Trigger-lock button
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the
trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool, depress
the trigger-lock button from A ( ) side and pull the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After use,
depress the trigger-lock button from B ( ) side.
For continuous operation, depress the lock button while
pulling the switch trigger, and then release the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, then
release it.
Speed adjusting dial
1
► 1. Speed adjusting dial
The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turn -
ing the speed adjusting dial. The table below shows
the number on the dial and the corresponding rotation
speed.
Number Speed
1 1,000/min
2 1,200/min
3 1,400/min
4 1,600/min
5 1,800/min
NOTICE:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past
5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no
longer work.
Overload and overheat indicator
lamp
1
► 1. Indicator lamp
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the tool stops
automatically and the indicator lamp blinks in red. In this
case, reduce the load on the tool.
If the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically
and the indicator lamp lights up in red. In this case, let
the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.