Makita XTR01, Instruction Manual

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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. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
To turn on the tool, press the lock/unlock button. The
tool turns into the standby mode. To start the tool, press
the start/stop button in the standby mode. To stop the
tool, press the start/stop button again. The tool turns
into the standby mode. To turn off the tool, press the
lock/unlock button in the standby mode.
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► 1. Lock/unlock button 2. Start/stop button
NOTE:
If the tool is left for 10 seconds without any
operation in the standby mode, the tool automatically
turns off and the lamp goes off.
NOTE: You can also stop and turn off the tool by
pressing the lock/unlock button while the tool is
operating.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the lock/unlock button. To
turn off the lamp, press the lock/unlock button again.
NOTICE:
When the tool is overheated, the lamp
flickers. Cool down the tool fully before operating
the tool again.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
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.
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► 1. Speed adjusting dial
Number Speed
1 10,000/min
2 15,000/min
3 20,000/min
4 25,000/min
5 30,000/min
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously at
low speed for a long time, the motor will get over -
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
When changing the speed dial from "5"
to "1", turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turn
the dial clockwise forcibly.
Electronic function
The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
• Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant
rotation speed regardless of load conditions.
• Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the tool start smoothly.
Adjusting cutting depth
To adjust the cutting depth, open the lock lever, then
move the tool base up or down by turning the adjusting
screw. After the adjustment, close the lock lever firmly.
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► 1. Lock lever 2. Adjusting screw