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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery burst-
ing causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1.
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room temper-
ature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
PART NAMES
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Fig.1:
1.
Battery
2.
Motor
3.
Dust Bag Holder
4.
Outlet
5.
Guide
6.
Tipped Saw
7.
Handle
8.
Lock Button
9.
Switch
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge 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.
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Fig.2:
1.
Button
2.
Red indicator
3.
Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen.
If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly.
If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system (Lithium-
ion battery with star marking)
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Fig.3:
1.
Star marking
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically
cuts off power to the tool to extend battery life. The tool
will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/or
battery are placed under one of the following conditions:
Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw
an abnormally high current. In this situation, release the
trigger switch on the tool and stop the application that
caused the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
trigger switch again to restart. If the tool does not start,
the battery is overheated. In this situation, let the bat-
tery cool before pulling the trigger switch again.
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge
the battery.
OPERATING
PROCEDURE
WARNING:
Before the battery is inserted into
the tool, ensure that the Switch is at the “O” posi-
tion and the Switch is off.
CAUTION:
Push the Lock Button and ensure
that the Button comes up when it is released.
If the Lock Button will not come up when it is
released, the Tipped Saw will be prevented from
rotating when the tool is operated resulting in
damage to parts and the motor to burn out.
CAUTION:
Slide the Switch to the “l” posi-
tion and ensure it stays there and does not move.
Then push down on the rear of the Switch to
ensure that the Switch moves to the “O” position
automatically.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the bolts retaining the
Tipped Saw Cover and all other bolts are tight-
ened firmly.
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Fig.4:
1.
Handle Position (parallel / left side)
2.
Lock
Button
3.
Handle Position (parallel / right
side)
4.
Switch
5.
Handle Position (vertical /
upper side)
