Use and Care Manual

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Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
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.
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2
►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.
Indicator lamp
Theindicatorlampblinksorlightsupwhentheremain-
ingbatterycapacityisloworempty.Theindicatorlamp
also lights up when the tool becomes overloaded.
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►1. Indicator lamp
Lamp status and action to be taken
Indicator lamp Status Actiontobetaken
Thelampblinks
red.
Theremaining
battery capacity
is low.
Charge the battery.
Thelamplightsup
red. *
Thetoolhas
stopped because
the remaining
battery capacity is
empty.
Charge the battery.
Thetoolhas
stopped due to
overload.
Turnoffthetool.
*Thetimeatwhichtheindicatorlamplightsupvariesdepending
on the temperature around the work area and the battery car-
tridge conditions.
Adjusting the shearing height (for
grass shear)
CAUTION: When changing the shearing
height, be sure to attach the blade cover and be
careful not to trap ngers between the tool and
grass receiver.
Theshearingheightcanbesettothreelevels(15mm
(9/16"), 20 mm (13/16"), and 25 mm (1")) by changing
thexedpositionofthegrassreceiver.Theshearing
height without the grass receiver is about 10 mm (3/8").
1. Slide the grass receiver toward the front of the
tool.
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►1. Grass receiver