Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
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NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
•
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Switch action
1
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CAUTION:
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 the switch trigger is
released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
1. Switch trigger
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
•
directly.
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Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps on
lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The lamp
goes out just after the switch trigger is released.
NOTE:
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.
Reversing switch action
A
1
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This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
•
operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
•
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
When not operating the tool, always set the
•
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
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1. Lamp
1. Reversing switch
lever
B