Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off the power to extend tool and bat-
tery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
This protection works when the tool is operated in a manner
that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In this situ-
ation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the
tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
This protection works when the tool or battery is overheated. In this
situation, let the tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
This protection works when the remaining battery capacity gets low. In
this situation, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► 1 . Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remain-
ing battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Adjusting depth of cut
2
► 1 . Thumb screw 2. Shoe
To adjust the shoe, loosen the thumb screw. Slide the
shoe to the desired position and then tighten the thumb
screw securely. Check for the proper clearance beneath
the workpiece before cutting not to strike a hard surface
such as the floor, workbench, etc.
Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before installing the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the slide switch
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when the rear of the slide switch is
depressed.
► 1 . Slide switch
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the
front of the slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
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