Switch Action; Electric Brake; Electronic Function - Makita XSL03 Instruction Manual

Switch action

WARNING:
Before installing the batteries
into the tool, always check to see that the switch
trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released. Do not pull the switch
trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off but-
ton. This can cause switch breakage. Operating a
tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can
lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
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► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for
padlock
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a
substitute for the blade guard. Never use tool
without a functioning blade guard. An unguarded
blade may result in serious personal injury.

Electronic function

Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed control
which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed
even under load. A constant blade rotation speed will
result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For XSL04, XSL06 only
CAUTION:
Never look into the laser beam.
Direct laser beam may injure your eyes.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I)
of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower
position (0) of the switch.
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► 1. Switch for laser
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows.
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