Makita UM600D Instruction Manual page 15

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.2: 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.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automati-
cally stops. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the
application that caused the tool to become overloaded.
Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. If you turn the tool on, the motor runs
again but stops soon. In this case, remove the battery
from the tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
WARNING:
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.
Remaining
capacity
Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
WARNING:
with the lock-off button which prevents the tool from
unintended starting. Never use the tool if it starts when
you pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off
button. Ask your local Makita Service Center for repairs.
WARNING:
tape down the lock-off button.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger forcibly with-
out pressing the lock-off button. The switch may break.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press the lock-off button and pull the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The lock-off button
can be pressed from either the right or left side.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp blinks or lights up when the remain-
ing battery capacity is low or empty. The indicator lamp
also lights up when the tool becomes overloaded.
► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamp
Lamp status and action to be taken
Indicator lamp
The lamp blinks
red.
The lamp lights up
red. *
* The time at which the indicator lamp lights up varies depending
on the temperature around the work area and the battery car-
tridge conditions.
Adjusting the shearing height (for
grass shear)
CAUTION:
When changing the shearing height,
be sure to attach the blade cover and be careful not to
trap fingers between the tool and grass receiver.
The shearing height can be set to three levels (15 mm,
20 mm, and 25 mm) by changing the fixed position of
the grass receiver. The shearing height without the
grass receiver is about 10 mm.
1. Slide the grass receiver toward the front of the
tool.
► Fig.5: 1. Grass receiver
2. Change the fixed position of the grass receiver by
moving it in the direction of the arrow.
► Fig.6
NOTE: The shearing height value is a guideline. The
actual shearing height may vary depending on the
condition of the lawn or the ground.
NOTE: Try a test shearing in a less conspicuous
place to get your desired height.
15 ENGLISH
For your safety, this tool is equipped
Never disable the lock function or
Status Action to be taken
The remaining bat- Charge the battery.
tery capacity is low.
The tool has stopped Charge the battery.
because the remain-
ing battery capacity
is empty.
The tool has stopped Turn off the tool.
due to overload.