FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge 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.
►Fig.1: 1. Red indicator
cartridge
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.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the 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:
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 the tool to become
overloaded. Then pull the switch trigger again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the
switch trigger again.
Low battery voltage:
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.
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2. Button
3. Battery
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number
►Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch lever/trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
►Fig.3: 1. Lock-off button 2. Lock-off lever
3. Switch lever
4. Switch trigger
To prevent the switch lever/trigger from accidentally
pulled, the lock-off lever/button are provided.
To start the tool, pull either switch lever or trigger.
•
For the switch lever, pull the lock-off lever and
then pull the switch lever to start the tool.
•
For the switch trigger, depress the lock-off button
and then pull the switch trigger to start to the tool.
The lock-off button can be pressed from either
right or left.
The tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on
the switch lever/trigger. Release the switch lever/trigger
to stop.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch lever/trigger hard
without pulling the lock-off lever/button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
►Fig.4: 1. Lamp
Pull the switch lever/trigger to light up the lamp. The
lamp keeps on lighting while the switch lever/trigger is
being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch lever/trigger.
Remaining
capacity
Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%