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Adjusting the lever position
If the lever does not provide full tightening in course of
time, change the position of the lever. The lever can be
repositioned at every 10° angle.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever.
Remove the lever and install it again so that it points
slightly above the horizontal. Then, tighten the lever
with the screw firmly.
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2
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1.
Lever
2.
Screw
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge(s) into the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released. Do not pull
the switch trigger hard without pressing in the
lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate
properly can lead to loss of control and serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully
operative switch trigger.
Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means.
A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button.
A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
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2
3
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1.
Switch trigger
2.
Lock-off button
3.
Hole for
padlock
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank
or cable any smaller than 6.35 mm in diameter.
A
smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the tool
in the off position and unintentional operation may
occur resulting in serious personal injury.
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION:
The lamp is not a rainproof . Do
not wash the lamp in water or use it in a rain or
a wet area.
Such a conduct can cause an electric
shock and fume.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the lens of the lamp
as it is very hot while it is lighted or shortly after it
is turned off.
This may cause burns.
CAUTION:
Do not apply impact to the lamp,
which may cause damage or shorted service time
to it.
CAUTION:
Do not keep casting the beam of
the light to your eyes.
This can cause your eyes to
be hurt.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the lamp with
clothes, carton, cardboard or similar objects
while it is lighted, which can cause a fire or an
ignition.
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
