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Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. If you turn the tool on, the motor runs
again but stops soon. 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.Askyourlocal
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.Theswitch
may break.
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2
►1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
Tostartthetool,depressthelock-offbuttonandpullthe
switchtrigger.Releasetheswitchtriggertostop.The
lock-off button can be pressed from either the right or
left side.
Indicator lamp
Theindicatorlampblinksorlightsupwhentheremain-
ingbatterycapacityisloworempty.Theindicatorlamp
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 Actiontobetaken
Thelampblinks
red.
Theremaining
battery capacity
is low.
Charge the battery.
Thelamplightsup
red. *
Thetoolhas
stopped because
the remaining
battery capacity is
empty.
Charge the battery.
Thetoolhas
stopped due to
overload.
Turnoffthetool.
*Thetimeatwhichtheindicatorlamplightsupvariesdepending
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.
Theshearingheightcanbesettothreelevels(15mm,
20mm,and25mm)bychangingthexedpositionof
thegrassreceiver.Theshearingheightwithoutthe
grass receiver is about 10 mm.
1. Slide the grass receiver toward the front of the
tool.
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►1. Grass receiver