Makita DSL800 Instruction Manual page 15

Switch action
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
with the lock button engaged.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
► Fig.3: 1. Trigger-lock button
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button 3. Trigger-
lock button
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from A (
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
After use, depress the trigger-lock button from B ( )
side.
For continuous operation, depress the lock button while
pulling the switch trigger, and then release the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, then
release it.
Speed adjusting dial
► Fig.5: 1. Speed adjusting dial
The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turn-
ing the speed adjusting dial. The table below shows
the number on the dial and the corresponding rotation
speed.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
NOTICE:
When changing the speed dial from "5"
to "1", turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turn
the dial clockwise forcibly.
Overload and overheat indicator
lamp
► Fig.6: 1. Indicator lamp
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the tool stops
automatically and the indicator lamp blinks in red. In this
case, reduce the load on the tool.
If the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically
and the indicator lamp lights up in red. In this case, let
the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.
side to
) side and pull
Speed
-1
1,000 min
-1
1,200 min
-1
1,400 min
-1
1,600 min
-1
1,800 min
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under the loaded condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Assembling the tool bag
1. Take out the tool and the tool bag from the box.
► Fig.7
2. Unfold the tool bag.
► Fig.8: 1. Tool bag
3.
Insert the inner tray into the tool bag, and then fix
the inner tray with hook and loop fastener as shown in
the figure.
► Fig.9: 1. Hook and loop fastener 2. Inner tray
Installing the abrasive disc
► Fig.10: 1. Abrasive disc 2. Pad
Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the pad, and
then attach the abrasive disc to the pad while aligning
the holes in the abrasive disc with those in the pad.
Adjusting the pipe length
CAUTION:
When adjusting the pipe length,
hold the tool horizontally. Otherwise, the pipe
length may change unintentionally and it may cause
an injury or malfunction of the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not extend the pipe beyond the
limit. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction of
the tool.
► Fig.11: 1. Sleeve 2. Pipe
To adjust the pipe length, loosen the sleeve, then adjust
the length of the pipe, and then tighten the sleeve.
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