Makita BUX360 Instruction Manual page 8

NOTE:
• Do not use force when installing the battery
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily,
it is not being inserted correctly.
Power switch action
WARNING:
Before inserting the battery cartridge in the
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tool, always check to see that the switch
trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released. Do not pull
the switch trigger hard without pressing in
the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that
does not actuate properly can lead to loss of
control and serious personal injury.
► Fig.2: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. The tool speed is increased by increas-
ing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
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Blinking
- Lighting On
Blinking -
Lighting On -
Blinking Blinking
Status
Battery power has been
nearly used up.
Battery protector is
shutting off the power -
battery power has been
used up.
Overload protector is shutting
off the power - the motor was
locked.
Overheat protector is shutting
off the power - overheating.
Electric or electronic
malfunction
Reversing Switch for Debris
Removal
► Fig.3: 1. Reversing switch 2. A position depressed
for normal operation 3. B position depressed
for weed and debris removal
This tool has a reversing switch. To remove debris
jammed or entangled in the tool, depress the "B" side of
the switch to reverse the rotation. For normal operation,
depress the "A" side of the switch.
NOTICE:
• Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage it.
Speed change
► Fig.4: 1. Speed change switch lever
Two speed ranges can be preselected with the speed
change switch.
Flipping the speed change switch lever to the "1" posi-
tion will set the tool to the low speed range and the "2"
position will set the tool to the high speed range.
Battery/motor protection system
The battery cartridge and tool are provided with pro-
tection devices that will automatically reduce or cut off
power to the tool when overload situations develop that
may cause damage to the tool or battery cartridge.
If the tool becomes overloaded but not locked up
a protector is provided to reduce the revolutions to
protect the motor. In this case the two indicator lamps
described in the table below do not light or blink.
All other protection functions can be identified by the
indicator lamps described in the table below.
► Fig.5: 1. Indicator lamps
Action to be taken
Replace the battery with fully charged one.
Replace the battery with fully charged one.
Release the switch trigger and remove the
cause of the motor lock or overload. If the
cutting tool is locked by entangling weeds or
the like, always remove the battery cartridge
before clearing it.
Rest the equipment for a while.
Ask your local authorized service center for
repairs.
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