Battery Protection System; Installing Or Removing The Blade - Makita DPB180 Instruction Manual

Speed adjusting dial
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► 1. Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 1.4
m/s (275 ft/min) and 2.7 m/s (530 ft/min) by turning the
adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial
is turned in the direction of number 6; lower speed is
obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut.
CAUTION:
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as
far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer
work.
Lighting up the lamp
► 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may
cause damage or shorted service time to it.
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.
• Do not use thinner or gasoline to clean the lamp.
Such solvents may damage it.

Battery protection system

The tool is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for a long ser-
vice life of the battery cartridge.
When the tool is overloaded or the remaining battery
capacity gets low, the lamp flickers. Within one second
after flickering, the tool stops.
If the tool stops under no or light load, recharge or
replace the battery cartridge.
Hook
► 1. Hook
The tool may be hung using the hook. Hang tool on a
pipe vice or other suitable, stable structure.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
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Installing or removing the blade

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CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Oil on the blade can cause the blade to slip or
come off unexpectedly. Wipe off all excess oil
with a cloth before installing the blade.
Use caution when handling the blade so that
you are not cut by the sharp edge of the blade
teeth.
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