Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita LS002G Instruction Manual

Overheat protection

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool
before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.9: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Handle lock
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position with the stopper pin. To unlock the
handle, pull the stopper pin and rotate it 90° while low-
ering the handle slightly.
► Fig.10: 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position
3. Stopper pin
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Slide lock
Pull the stopper pin and turn it 90° in an unlocked posi-
tion to allow free movement of the carriage. To lock the
sliding movement of the carriage, push the carriage
toward the arm until it stops, and then return the stopper
pin in a locked position.
► Fig.11: 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position
3. Stopper pin 4. Arm
Blade guard
WARNING:
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
WARNING:
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard
in good condition for safe operation. Stop the
operation immediately if there are any irregularity
of the blade guard. Check to assure spring loaded
return action of guard.
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
► Fig.12: 1. Blade guard
Cleaning
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the battery
cartridge and clean the guard carefully with a damp
cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based
cleaners on the plastic guard because this may cause
damage to the guard.
Follow the step-by-step instructions listed on how to
prepare for cleaning.
1.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed.
2. Turn the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using
the supplied hex wrench with holding the center cover.
3. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
4. When cleaning is complete, return the center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt by performing the
steps above in reverse.
5. Make sure to return the circular saw blade and
center cover to their original positions and tighten the
hex socket bolt.
► Fig.13: 1. Hex wrench 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Center
cover 4. Blade guard
WARNING:
blade guard. If guard becomes damaged in course
of time or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for replacement. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.
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Never defeat or remove the blade
Never use the tool if the blade
Do not remove spring holding