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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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CAUTION:
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Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
•
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge
firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and
result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool
while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, hold it so that the battery
cartridge front shape fits to that of the battery
installment opening and slip it into place. Insert it all the
way until it locks in place with a little click.
CAUTION:
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Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until
it locks in place. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
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Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
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.
Turning on 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 turn on the light. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
NOTE:
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it
may lower the illumination.
Auto-stop mechanism
When the battery capacity gets low, the tool stops
automatically to prevent lack of fastening torque. In that
case, charge the battery cartridge or use a charged
battery cartridge.
Indicating low battery charge
When the trigger is pulled and front lamp blinks several
times, that shows the battery capacity gets low and
immediately before the auto - stop mechanism works.
1. Lamp
1. Switch trigger
1. Button
2. Battery
cartridge
