Functional Description - Makita LXDT03 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
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Always switch off the tool before installing or
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removing of the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
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while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
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the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see
the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is
not locked completely. Install it fully until the red
indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally
fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Battery protection system (Battery cartridge
with a star mark)
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The battery cartridge with a star mark is equipped with
the protection system, which automatically cuts off the
output power for its long service life.
The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or
battery are placed under the following situation. This is
caused by the activation of protection system and does
not show the tool trouble.
When the tool is overloaded:
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1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge
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1. Star mark
At this time, release the switch trigger,
remove the battery cartridge and remove
causes of overload and then pull the switch
trigger again to restart.
When battery cells get hot:
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If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped.
At this time, stop use of the tool and cool or
charge the battery cartridge after removing it
from the tool.
When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
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If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped.
At this time, remove the battery cartridge from
the tool and charge it.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp
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CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after the
switch trigger is released.
1. Switch trigger
1. Lamp