Switch action
WARNING:
Before connecting the portable
power pack to the machine, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the machine, simply pull the switch trigger. The
speed increases by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.7: 1. Switch trigger
Cruise control function
The cruise control function allows the operator to main-
tain a constant speed without pulling the trigger. To
increase the speed, turn the control lever forward. To
decrease the speed, turn the control lever backward.
► Fig.8: 1. Control lever
Accidental re-start preventive
function
When you turn on the machine while pulling the switch
trigger, the machine does not start and the speed indi-
cator blinks in green. To start the machine, first release
the switch trigger and return the control lever fully, and
then turn on the machine.
OPERATION
Connecting the portable power pack
CAUTION:
When you use the machine in com-
bination of the backpack-type power supply such
as portable power pack, use the hanging band
included in the machine package or the hanging
band recommended by Makita.
If you put on the shoulder harness not recommended
by Makita and the shoulder harness of the back-
pack-type power supply at the same time, removing
the machine or backpack-type power supply is dif-
ficult in case of an emergency, and it may cause an
accident or injury. For the recommended hanging
band, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers.
CAUTION:
Before operation, make sure that
the buckles on the waist belt is locked and the
machine is securely attached to the hook of the
hanging band.
CAUTION:
To prevent unintentional start up,
make sure that the machine and portable power
pack are turned off before starting this procedure.
CAUTION:
Before performing this procedure,
finish the adjustments for the waist belt and
shoulder harness. Refer to the instruction manual of
the portable power pack for details.
CAUTION:
When removing the battery, press
the lock button while holding the handle firmly.
► Fig.9: 1. Handle 2. Lock button
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your
fingers or thumbs between the battery and the
shoulder harness assembly when attaching the
battery.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the battery is
securely fixed to the shoulder harness assembly.
Otherwise, the battery may fall when you put on the
unit or use the unit, and cause an injury. If you can
see the red indicator as shown in the figure, the bat-
tery is not locked completely.
► Fig.10: 1. Red indicator
1.
Remove the battery from the shoulder harness
assembly, and then pull out the cord from the left side of
the battery. Attach the battery to the shoulder harness
assembly, and then attach the cord to the cord holders.
► Fig.11: 1. Cord holder
2.
Press the power button on the portable power
pack. The main power lamp will light up.
► Fig.12: 1. Power button 2. Main power lamp
3.
Put on the shoulder harness of the portable power
pack and lock the buckle of the waist belt, and lock the
buckle of the chest belt (for PDC1500 only).
► Fig.13
4.
Attach the hooks of the hanging band to the hang-
ers of the machine.
► Fig.14: 1. Hook 2. Hanger
NOTE: The hooks at the ends of the blue band are
attached to the machine, and the hook at the end of
the black band is attached to the shoulder harness.
5.
Attach the hook of the hanging band to the ring of
the shoulder harness.
► Fig.15: 1. Ring 2. Hook
Adjust the length of the hanging band as necessary.
► Fig.16
6.
Insert the plug of the machine into the socket of
the portable power pack.
When inserting the plug into the socket, align the trian-
gle markings on both the plug and the socket.
► Fig.17: 1. Plug 2. Socket 3. Triangle marking
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the plug and
socket, do not hold the cords but hold the plug
and socket. Otherwise, the cords may be damaged
and cause a malfunction of the unit.
7.
Press the main power switch to turn on the
machine.
The machine is ready to operate. The machine will run
when you pull the switch trigger.
NOTE: Attach the cord of the machine to the cord
holder of the waist belt as shown in the figure (for
PDC1500 only).
► Fig.18: 1. Cord holder
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