Use and Care Manual

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Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts o󰀨 power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overload protection
When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops. In this situation, turn the tool o󰀨
and stop the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically, and the lamp blinks. In this situation, let
the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops automati-
cally, and the indicator lamp of battery cartridge blinks. If the tool
does not operate even when the switches are operated, remove
the batteries from the tool and charge the batteries.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that could
damage the tool and allows the tool to stop automatically.
Take all the following steps to clear the causes, when the tool
has been brought to a temporary halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool o󰀨, and then turn it on again to restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
NOTICE: If the tool stops due to a cause
not described above, refer to the section for
troubleshooting.
Overload alert
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the overload
indicator will blink in red. In this situation, reduce the
load on the tool. Then, the indicator stops blinking.
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Fig.4
► 1. Overload indicator
Switch action
WARNING: Before installing the battery cartridge into
the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-o󰀨 button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-o󰀨 button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-o󰀨
button. A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury. Return tool to a Makita
service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-
o󰀨 button is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-o󰀨 button
and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
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2
Fig.5
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-o󰀨 button
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard without press-
ing in the lock-o󰀨 button. This can cause switch breakage.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the lamp button. To turn o󰀨,
press the lamp button again.
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Fig.6
► 1. Lamp button 2. Lamp
NOTE: The lamp will automatically be turned o󰀨 if
there is no operation with the tool for one minute.