User Manual

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Overloaded:
Thetoolisoperatedinamannerthatcausesittodraw
an abnormally high current.
Inthissituation,turnthetooloffandstoptheapplication
thatcausedthetooltobecomeoverloaded.Thenturn
the tool on to restart.
Ifthetooldoesnotstart,thebatteryisoverheated.In
thissituation,letthebatterycoolbeforeturningthetool
on again.
Low battery voltage:
Theremainingbatterycapacityistoolowandthetool
willnotoperate.Ifyouturnthetoolon,themotorruns
againbutstopssoon.Inthissituation,removeand
recharge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
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 Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: For your safety, this tool is
equipped with the lock-off button which prevents
the tool from unintended starting. Never use the
tool if it starts when you pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off button.Askyourlocal
Makita Service Center for repairs.
WARNING: Never disable the lock function or
tape down the lock-off button.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger forcibly
without pressing the lock-off button.Theswitch
may break.
2
1
►1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
Tostartthetool,pressthelock-offbuttonandpullthe
switchtrigger.Releasetheswitchtriggertostop.The
lock-off button can be pressed from either the right or
left side.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION: The blade can be warm during
operation. Before removing the blade, wait until
the blade cools down.
CAUTION: Be sure to secure the blade rmly
to avoid injury or damage to the tool.
CAUTION: When replacing the blade, always
wear gloves so that your hands do not directly
contact the blade.
Replacing blade
1. Insert the lock pin included in the package of the
bladesetintothefreeholeintheblade,andthenloosen
the screw with a screwdriver.