• 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, 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.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Fig. 2)
(Only for battery cartridges with the indicator)
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.
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.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the light goes off
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.
Lighting up the LED light (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the LED light or see the source of light
directly.
Push the switch to light up the LED light. To turn off, push
the switch again.
Head angle (Fig. 4)
The head angle can be adjusted in 12 stages. Adjust as
desired.
CAUTION:
• Take care not to trap finger(s) when adjusting the head
angle. Trapping finger(s) may cause injury.
Zoom function (Fig. 5)
You can zoom the light by turning the zoom ring. Turn the
zoom ring to
side for widening, and to side for
narrowing.
NOTE:
• Do not turn the lens guard, or it comes off.
Strap hook (Fig. 6, 7)
The strap hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the
tool.
The strap hook can be installed on the upper or lower ring
in accordance with usage.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The
use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or
attachments should be used only in the proper and
intended manner.
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE:
Some items in the list may be included in the tool package
as standard accessories. They may differ from country to
country.
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