Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Fig. 3)
(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
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
• The first (far left) indicator lamp will brink when the
battery protection system works.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have
been altered, will void the Makita warranty for the Makita
appliance and charger.
Turning on the light and brightness mode
selection (Fig. 4)
1. Switch: Press the switch once, the light turns on (At the
same brightness mode as the last setting). Press the
switch again, the light turns off.
2. Brightness mode selection: Brightness sequence is:
High mode / Medium mode / Low mode / High mode for
each press when the light is on.
Battery protection system (Fig. 5)
The appliance is equipped with a battery protection
system to extend battery life. When the battery becomes
low, the LED lights go out except one LED as illustrated.
Then approximately five to ten minutes later, the system
automatically cuts off power.
Overheat protection
When the appliance or battery is overheated, the appliance
automatically stops. Let the appliance cool down before
turning it on again.
Remaining capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the battery.
The battery may
have malfunctioned.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always put the appliance on flat and stable place.
Otherwise a falling accident may occur.
Adjusting the angle of the light (Fig. 6)
Loosen the knobs on the both side. Adjust the angle of the
light (adjustment range is 240°). Then tighten the knobs
again.
CAUTION:
Take care not to trap finger(s) when adjusting the angle of
the light.
Sticking the anti-glare film (Fig. 8)
Optional accessory
• Before pasting the anti-glare film, remove dirt from the
lens surface of the appliance.
• Use a spray bottle to thoroughly wet the lens of the
appliance and the surface to which the anti-glare film is
attached.
• Paste it in the center of the lens of the appliance.
• Use a squeegee or rubber spatula to push out air or
water droplets between the film and the lens.
• After pasting, wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth.
Installing the lampshade (Fig. 9)
Optional accessory
Hook the protrusion of the lampshade onto the notch of the
appliance as illustrated.
Using with tripod (optional accessories)
(Fig. 7)
CAUTION:
• Read carefully the instruction manuals of the accessories
before using them with the light.
You can put the light on the tripod to facilitate the operation.
CAUTION:
• Do not mount two of this appliance on the tripod.
• Be careful not to drop the appliance when attaching the
appliance on the tripod.
• Place the tripod on a level and stable surface to prevent
from falling.
• Be sure to take measures to prevent falls such as putting
sand bags at the legs of the tripod. Otherwise falling
accident may occur.
• Spread the legs of the tripod to the maximum.
• Do not use the tripod if the wind is strong.
• Make sure that the appliance is attached securely on the
tripod.
• Remove the appliance when carrying the tripod or when
folding the legs of the tripod.
• Be careful not to get your hand caught in the legs of the
tripod when closing the tripod.
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