Makita XLT02Z Instruction Manual page 5

Battery protection system
(Lithium-ion battery with star marking)
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Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
Overloaded:
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The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the trigger switch on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
trigger switch again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is
overheated. In this situation, let the battery
cool before pulling the trigger switch again.
Low battery voltage:
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The remaining battery capacity is too low and
the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch lever actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
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To start the tool, simply pull the switch lever. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch lever.
Release the switch lever to stop.
1. Star marking
1. Switch lever
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Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch lever
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
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Pull the switch lever to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps
on lighting while the switch lever is being pulled. The light
automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after the switch
lever is released.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
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This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch lever cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
When not operating the tool, always set the
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
1. Lamp
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1. Reversing
switch lever
A