Functional Description; Maintenance - Makita BML184 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Charging
Charge the battery with the Makita charger before use.
The following table indicates the operating time on a
single charge.
Model Voltage Battery
18 V BL1830
BML184
14.4V BL1430
Installing or removing the battery (Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery.
• To remove the battery, slide the white battery release
button down on the front of the battery and withdraw
the battery from the tool.
• To insert the battery, align the tongue on the battery
with the groove in the housing and slip it into place.
Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a
little click. If you can see the red part on the upper side
of the button, it is not locked completely. Insert it fully
until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or
someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery. If the battery
does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.
Switch Modes (Fig. 2)
First, depress the switch to turn on only the flourescent
lamp.
Second, if you depress the switch again, the flourescent lamp
is switched off and only the flashlight at the top turns on.
Third, depress the switch to turn off the flashlight.
Only
Fluorescent ON
ASSEMBLY
Replacing the Fluorescent Tube (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Do not give the fluorescent tube a shock or mar it. It
may cause the glass to break and result in a serious
personal injury.
Operating Time
Fluorescent Flashlight
Tube
Approx.
700 min
Approx.
260 min
Approx.
800 min
OFF
SWITCH
MODES
Only Flashlight
ON
• Do not touch the fluorescent tube while it is in use or
immediately after putting out light. You may get burned.
• Always be sure that the battery is removed before replacing
the fluorescent tube or performing other maintenance.
1. Loosen the screw ring fully.
2. Pull the lamp cover straight out of the main unit.
3. Remove the cap from the fluorescent tube.
4. Pull out the fluorescent tube.
Then replace with a new Makita fluorescent tube.
Bulb
Follow the procedure below to reassemble the lamp.
1. Insert the cap into the top of a new fluorescent tube.
2. Insert the lamp cover so that the slits on the lamp
cover fit into the protrusion on the tool.
3. Insert the fluorescent tube into the tool.
4. Tighten the screw ring firmly.
Replacing the Flashlight Bulb (Fig. 4, 5 & 6)
CAUTION:
• The bulb is very hot immediately after operation. Wait
until the bulb cools off before attempting to replace it.
• Always use the bulb specified only for BML184.
1. Remove the flashlight cover by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the reflector together with the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb holder by loosening it.
Turn the protruding part of bulb counterclockwise from
its back and remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with a new one.
• Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
• Secure the bulb holder by screwing the bulb holder
into the reflector.
4. Tighten the flashlight cover firmly.
Strap (Fig. 7 & 8)
Install the strap on the tool by following the numbered
steps in Figure 7. (Fig. 7)
The Job Site light can hang from the strap in two basic
positions, upside down or horizontal. To hang the light in
the upside down position, attach the metal clip of the strap
to the rung at the bottom of the grip. To hang the light in
the horizontal position, attach the metal clip of the strap to
the rung at the top of the grip. (Fig. 8)
Metal hook (Fig. 9)
Pivot the metal hook upright before using it.
The hook can be turned at 360° and removed.

MAINTENANCE

To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs and
maintenance should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Center.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use
of any other accessories or attachments might present a
risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments
should be used only in the proper and intended manner.
• Bulb set (2 pcs.)
• Fluorescent tube
• Shoulder strap
• Various types of Makita genuine batteries and chargers
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