Functional Description; Maintenance - Makita BML184 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Charging
Charge the battery cartridge with the Makita charger
before use.
The following tables indicate the operating time on a
single charge.
Battery
Model Voltage
cartridge
BL1815
18 V
BL1830
BML184
BL1415
14.4 V
BL1430
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge 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 cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Switch action (Fig. 2)
First, depress the switch to turn on the light.
Second, if you depress the switch again, the light is
switched off and the bulb lights on.
Third, depress the switch to turn off the bulb.
Property of
Only
Fluorescent tube
lights on
Operating time
Fluorescent
tube
Approx. Approx.
120 min 320 min
Approx. Approx.
260 min 700 min
Approx. Approx.
120 min 370 min
Approx. Approx.
260 min 800 min
Extinction
switch
Only bulb lights
on
ASSEMBLY
Replacing fluorescent tube (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Do not give the fluorescent tube a shock or mar it. It
may result in a risk of breakage of the glass and a
serious personal injury.
• Do not touch the fluorescent tube which is hot in use or
immediately after putting out light. You may get burnt.
Bulb
• Always be sure that the battery cartridge is removed
before replacing the fluorescent tube or 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 specified one.
Follow the procedure below to install the disassembled
parts.
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 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 head 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.
Strap (Fig. 7 & 8)
Install the strap on the tool. (Fig. 7)
When storing the tool, hang the metal fitting of the strap
on the ring of the tool. (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,
maintenance or adjustment 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
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