Makita LXFD01CW Owners Manual - Page 5

the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. • Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. Battery protection system (Battery cartridge with a star mark) 1 1. Star mark To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. Lighting up the front lamp 1. Lamp 1 011389 The battery cartridge with a star mark is equipped with the protection system, which automatically cuts off the output power for its long service life. The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or battery are placed under the following situation. This is caused by the activation of protection system and does not show the tool trouble. • When the tool is overloaded: At this time, release the switch trigger and remove causes of overload and then pull the switch trigger again to restart. • When battery cells get hot: If any operation of the switch trigger, the motor will remain stopped. At this time, stop use of the tool and cool or charge the battery cartridge after removing it from the tool. • When the remaining battery capacity gets low: If any operation of the switch trigger, the motor will remain stopped. At this time, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and charge it . Switch action 1. Switch trigger 1 011362 CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. 011373 CAUTION: • Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The lamp goes out 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trigger. NOTE: • Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. Reversing switch action 1. Reversing switch lever A B 1 011363 CAUTION: • Always check the direction of rotation before operation. • Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool. • When not operating the tool, always set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position. This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for counterclockwise rotation. 5