Functional Description - Makita UM600D Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Using the tool as cordless hedge
trimmer/grass shear
For UM600D
This tool can be used as cordless hedge trimmer by
installing the shear blades for hedge trimmer (optional
a c c essor y ) .
For UH201D
This tool can be used as cordless grass shear by
installing the shear blades for grass shear (optional
a c c essor y ) .
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
Fig.1: 1. R e d in d i c ator 2. Button 3. Batter y c artri d ge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into pla c e. I nsert it all t h e w a y until it lo c ks in pla c e
w it h a little c li c k. I f y ou c an see t h e re d in d i c ator on t h e
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. I f not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
y ou or someone aroun d y ou.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. I f t h e c artri d ge d oes not sli d e in easil y , it is
not being inserted correctly.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Fig.2: 1. I n d i c ator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
lig h t up f or a f e w se c on d s.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: D epen d ing on t h e c on d itions o f use an d t h e
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
f rom t h e a c tual c apa c it y .
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-
c all y stops. I n t h is situation, turn t h e tool o f f an d stop t h e
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
automati c all y . I f y ou turn t h e tool on, t h e motor runs
again but stops soon. In this case, remove the battery
from the tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
WARNING:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the " OFF " position when released.
WARNING:
equipped 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.
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Remaining
Off
75 %
5 0%
25 %
0%
Before installing the battery car-
For your safety, this tool is
Never disable the lock function or
capacity
to 1 00%
to 75 %
to 5 0%
to 25 %