NOTE: When the LED display goes off, the tool is
turned off to save the battery power. To check the
remaining battery capacity, slightly pull the switch
trigger.
NOTE: The LED display goes off approximately one
minute after releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: When the LED display lights up and the tool
stops even with a recharged battery cartridge, cool
down the tool fully. If the status will not change, stop
using and have the tool repaired by a Makita local
service center.
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the light flashes
for one minute, and then the LED display goes off. In
this case, cool down the tool before operating again.
Switch action
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► 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge 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.
NOTE: The tool automatically stops when you keep
pulling the switch trigger for 3 minutes.
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.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
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► 1. Lamp
► 1. Button
To turn on the lamp status, press the button
one second. To turn off the lamp status, press the but-
ton
for one second again.
With the lamp status ON, pull the switch trigger to turn
on the lamp. To turn off, release it. The lamp goes out
approximately 10 seconds after releasing the switch
trigger.
With the lamp status OFF, the lamp does not turn on
even if pulling the trigger.
NOTE: To confirm the lamp status, pull the trigger.
When the lamp lights up by pulling the switch trigger,
the lamp status is ON. When the lamp does not come
on, the lamp status is OFF.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
NOTE: While pulling the switch trigger, the lamp
status cannot be changed.
NOTE: For approximately 10 seconds after releasing
the switch trigger, the lamp status can be changed.
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