Makita BTM40 Instruction Manual page 8

Adjusting the orbital stroke rate
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The orbital stroke rate is adjustable. To change the orbital
stroke rate, turn the dial between 1 and 6. The higher the
number is, the higher the orbital stroke rate is. Preset the
dial to the number suitable for your workpiece.
NOTE:
The dial cannot be turned directly from 1 to 6 or
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from 6 to 1. Forcing the dial may damage the tool.
When changing the dial direction, always turn the
dial moving it through each intermediate number.
Lighting up the front lamp
WARNING:
Never look into the light directly. Direct light causes
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damage to your eyes.
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Slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position to light
up the front lamp. The lamp keeps on lighting while the
switch is the "I (ON)" position. The light automatically
goes out after pressing the rear of the slide switch, and
then sliding the slide switch toward the "O (OFF)"
position.
Overload protection
When the tool is overloaded and the tool temperature
reaches a certain level, the front lamp blinks and the tool
automatically stops. Remove a cause of overload to
restart.
1. Dial
1. Front lamp
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Indication lamp
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When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
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indication lamp blinks.
When the remaining battery capacity gets much
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lower, the tool stops during operation and the
indication lamp lights up about 10 seconds.
At this time, remove the battery cartridge from the tool
and charge it.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing application tool
(optional accessory)
WARNING:
Do not install application tool upside down.
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Installing application tool upside down may damage
the tool and cause serious personal injury.
Install attachment tool in the correct direction
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according to your work. Application tool can be
installed at an angle of every 30 degree.
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1. Indication lamp
1. Application tool
installation bolt
2. Holes in the
application tool
3. Protrusions of
the tool flange