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Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. 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
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
with the lock button engaged.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from side to
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
A
1
B
►
1.
Trigger-lock button
1
2
3
►
1.
Switch trigger
2.
Lock button
3.
Trigger-lock button
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the
trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool, depress
the trigger-lock button from A ( ) side and pull the switch
trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, depress the trigger-lock button from B ( ) side.
For continuous operation, depress the lock button while
pulling the switch trigger, and then release the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, then
release it.
Speed adjusting dial
3
4
2
1
►
1.
Speed adjusting dial
The rotating speed can be changed by turning the
speed adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to
5. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained
when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the dial and the approximate rotating
speed.
Normal mode
Number
Orbits per min.
Pad rotating speed per
minute in random orbit with
forced rotation mode
1
1,600
180
2
2,500
290
3
4,000
460
4
5,600
650
5
6,800
780
Finishing mode
Number
Orbits per min.
Pad rotating speed per
minute in random orbit with
forced rotation mode
1
1,600
180
2
2,200
250
3
3,300
380
4
4,400
500
5
5,200
600
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously
at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get
overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past
5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no
longer work.
