Overdischarge Protection - Makita UA002G Instruction Manual

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically and the main power lamp blinks in red. In
this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge
the battery.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the machine and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Main power switch
Always turn off the main power
WARNING:
switch when not in use.
To turn on the tool, press the main power switch. To turn
off, press the main power switch again.
► Fig.4: 1. Main power lamp 2. Main power switch
NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green when
you turn on the main power switch while holding down
the lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger. In this
case, release the switch trigger and the lock-off lever,
and then turn on the main power switch.
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.
To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch
will automatically shut down when the switch trigger
is not pulled for a certain period after the main power
switch is turned on.
Switch action
For your safety, this tool is
WARNING:
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
WARNING:
pose and function of lock-off lever.
Before installing the battery car-
CAUTION:
tridge into the 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 with-
NOTICE:
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.5: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever
Adjusting the pipe length
To extend or shorten the pipe, loosen the lock ring by
turning the lock ring counterclockwise, then adjust the
length of the pipe, and then tighten the ring by turning
the lock ring clockwise.
► Fig.6: 1. Lock ring 2. Pipe
ASSEMBLY
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Do not touch the saw chain with
CAUTION:
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Assembling the tool
1. Remove 2 caps from the pipe, and 1 cap from the
head of the tool.
► Fig.7: 1. Cap 2. Pipe 3. Head of tool
2. Loosen 3 bolts, and then remove 1 bolt using the
hex wrench.
► Fig.8: 1. Bolt
3. Insert the pipe into the tool body all the way, and
then align the hole on the pipe with the hole on the tool
body.
► Fig.9: 1. Hole 2. Pipe
4. Tighten 3 bolts using the hex wrench.
► Fig.10: 1. Bolt
5. Loosen 2 bolts, and then remove 1 bolt.
► Fig.11: 1. Bolt
6. Loosen the lock ring by turning the lock ring coun-
terclockwise, then extend the pipe approximately 10 cm
or more, and then tighten the lock ring by turning the
lock ring clockwise.
► Fig.12: 1. Lock ring 2. 10 cm or more 3. Pipe
7. Insert the pipe into the head of the tool all the way,
and then align the hole on the pipe with the hole on the
head of the tool.
► Fig.13: 1. Hole 2. Pipe
8. Tighten 2 bolts using the hex wrench.
► Fig.14: 1. Bolt
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