Makita XMU05 Instruction Manual page 9

Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automati-
cally stops. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the
application that caused the tool to become overloaded.
Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the battery is overheated, the tool stops automat-
ically. 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
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
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:
Never disable the lock function or
tape down the lock-off button.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger forcibly
without pressing the lock-off button. The switch
may break.
► 1 . Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The
lock-off button can be pressed from either the right or
left side.
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Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp blinks or lights up when the remain-
ing battery capacity is low or empty. The indicator lamp
also lights up when the tool becomes overloaded.
► 1 . Indicator lamp
Lamp status and action to be taken
Indicator lamp
The lamp blinks
red.
The lamp lights up
red. *
* The time at which the indicator lamp lights up varies depending
on the temperature around the work area and the battery car-
tridge conditions.
Adjusting the shearing height (for
grass shear)
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
When changing the shearing
height, be sure to attach the blade cover and be
careful not to trap fingers between the tool and
grass receiver.
The shearing height can be set to three levels (15 mm, 20 mm,
and 25 mm) by changing the fixed position of the grass receiver.
The shearing height without the grass receiver is about 10 mm.
1.
Slide the grass receiver toward the front of the tool.
► 1 . Grass receiver
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Status Action to be taken
The remaining bat- Charge the battery.
tery capacity is low.
The tool has stopped Charge the battery.
because the remain-
ing battery capacity
is empty.
The tool has stopped Turn off the tool.
due to overload.
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