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Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch lever actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch lever. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch lever.
Release the switch lever to stop.
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1.
Switch lever
To prevent the switch lever from accidentally pulled, the
lock lever is provided.
When the lock lever is in the lock position , the switch
lever cannot be actuated.
When the lock lever is in the unlock position , the
switch lever can be actuated.
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2
3
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1.
Lock lever
2.
Lock
3.
Unlock
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always slide the lock lever to the lock position .
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch lever
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch lever to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch lever is being pulled.
The light automatically goes out approximately 10 sec
-
onds after the switch lever is released.
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1
►
1.
Switch lever
2.
Lamp
NOTICE:
When the tool is overheated, the lamp
flickers. Cool down the tool fully before operating
the tool again.
NOTICE:
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.
Reversing lever action
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing lever only after
the tool comes to a complete stop.
Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam
-
age the tool.
This tool has a reversing lever to change the direction of
rotation. Turn the reversing lever to the A side for clockwise
rotation or to the B side for counterclockwise rotation.
Make sure that the reversing lever is fully turned with a click.
A
B
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1.
Reversing lever
