Makita ML007G Instruction Manual - Page 6

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1) CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before removing of the battery cartridge. CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury. To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator as shown in the figure, it is not locked completely. CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. Indicating the remaining battery capacity (Fig. 2) Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. Indicator lamps Lighted Off Blinking Remaining capacity 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% Charge the battery. The battery may have malfunctioned. NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity. NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works. Lighting up the light (Fig. 3) CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. Push the power button to light up the light. To turn off the light, push the power button again. NOTE: The appliance turns on at the same mode as the last setting. Selecting the mode While the light is on, press the MODE button to cycle through spot, flood and spot + flood settings. Turn on strobe lighting (Fig. 4) Press and hold the MODE button until the appliance turns to strobe mode. To turn off the strobe mode, simply press the MODE button. Appliance / battery protection system The appliance is equipped with the protection system, which automatically cuts off the output power for long service life. Overdischarge protection (Fig. 5) When the battery capacity becomes low, the LED lights go out except one LED. Then approximately five to ten minutes later, the system automatically cuts off power. Protections against other causes Protection system is also designed for other causes that could damage the appliance and allows the appliance to stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the causes when the appliance has been brought to a temporary halt or stop in operation. 1. Turn the appliance off, and then turn it on again to restart. 2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies). 3. Let the appliance and battery(ies) cool down. If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. Head angle (Fig. 6) CAUTION: When changing the head angle, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the head and the tool body. The head angle can be adjusted in 4 stages. 6 English