NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
fromthe
actual
capacity.
Switch action
1
► 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION: 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.
Tostartthetool,simplypulltheswitchtrigger.Tool
speedisincreasedbyincreasingpressureontheswitch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Electric brake
Thistoolisequippedwithanelectricbrake.Ifthetool
consistentlyfailstoquicklystopaftertheswitchtriggeris
released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the front lamp
1
► 1. Lamp
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pulltheswitchtriggertolightupthelamp.Thelampkeepson
lightingwhiletheswitchtriggerisbeingpulled.Thelampgoes
outapproximately10secondsafterreleasingtheswitchtrigger.
NOTE:Useadryclothtowipethedirtoffthelensof
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
itmaylowertheillumination.
Reversing switch action
1
► 1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION: Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION: Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
directionofrotationbeforethetoolstopsmaydam-
age the tool.
CAUTION: When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
Thistoolhasareversingswitchtochangethedirection
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
AsideforclockwiserotationorfromtheBsideforcoun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Speed change
1
► 1. Speed change lever
CAUTION: Always set the speed change lever
fully to the correct position.Ifyouoperatethe
toolwiththespeedchangeleverpositionedhalfway
betweenthe"1"sideand"2"side,thetoolmaybe
damaged.
CAUTION: Do not use the speed change lever
while the tool is running.Thetoolmaybedamaged.