Makita SC103D Instruction Manual page 10

Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.3: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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.
To start the cutting operation, continue to pull the switch
trigger. The cutting die on the movable mount will
overlap with the die on the stationary mount and then
returns. If you release the switch trigger before complet-
ing the cut, the cutting dies will stop.
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger
► Fig.5: 1. Stationary mount 2. Cutting die 3. Movable
mount
NOTICE:
Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
Auto-stop function
When you continue to pull the switch trigger, the jaw of
the dies once closes and returns to fully opened posi-
tion then stops. Release the trigger and pull it again to
begin the next cutting sequence.
Reversing switch lever
WARNING:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the lock
position.
CAUTION:
Always make sure the position of
the reversing switch lever before operating.
NOTICE:
Do not move the reversing switch lever
when the switch trigger is being pulled. This may
cause a damage to the tool.
Remaining
capacity
Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
To start the cutting operation, set the reversing switch
lever to cutting position.
To reverse the cutting sequence, set the reversing
switch lever to the reversing position. When you con-
tinue to pull the switch trigger, the jaw of the cutting die
opens and stops at fully opened position.
To lock the switch trigger, set the reversing switch lever to the
lock position. The switch trigger cannot be pulled in this position.
► Fig.6: 1. Reversing switch lever 2. Cutting position
3. Lock position 4. Reversing position
NOTICE:
When the reversing switch lever is in the
reversing position, run the tool only as needed. To
prevent the damage to the tool, the tool will automatically
stops when it is run in the reversing position continuously.
NOTE: After cutting, if you release the switch trigger while
the jaw of the cutting die is opening and then set the revers-
ing switch lever to the reversing position, the jaw will once
close and then open when you pull the switch trigger again.
LED light
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
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 approximately 15 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
► Fig.7: 1. Lamp (inside)
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the lamp will
blink. Let the tool cool down in this case.
Guide scale
Use the guide scale if you wish to cut threaded rods in
the same length. Insert the guide scale into the hole as
shown in the figure.
► Fig.8: 1. Guide scale 2. Clamping screw
Align the value of your desired length on the guide scale
with the cutting line. Then tighten the clamping screw.
► Fig.9: 1. Guide scale 2. Cutting line 3. Clamping
screw
CAUTION:
Do not hold the guide scale to
carry or handle the tool. The tool may fall off and
cause personal injury and/or damage to the tool.
Rod guide
For a precise cutting, set the rod guide in position
depending on the diameter of the threaded rod to be cut.
► Fig.10: 1. Rod guide (Position 1) 2. Rod guide (Position 2)
There are two rod guide positions.
Position
1
2
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Size of threaded rod
W3/8, 3/8-16UNC, M10
W5/16, W1/4, 5/16-18UNC, 1/4-20UNC,
M8, M6