FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
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CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before installing or
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removing of the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
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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:
Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it
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locks in place. 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
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cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor 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:
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The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on
the tool and stop the application that caused
1. Battery cartridge
2. Button
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the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
Low battery voltage:
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The remaining battery capacity is too low and
the tool will not operate. If you pull the switch
trigger, the motor runs again but stops soon.
In this situation, remove and recharge the
battery.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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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:
Do not look in the light or see the source of the light
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directly.
Pull the switch trigger to turn on the light. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp turns off just after releasing the trigger.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
1. Switch trigger
1. Lamp