Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual page 9

Slide lock adjustment
011352
To lock the slide pole, turn the locking screw clockwise.
Switch action
For European countries
1
2
010429
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push the lever to the left, press in the lock-off button and
then pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to
stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
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see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This
can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can
lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
For all countries other than European countries
1
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1. Locking screw
1
1. Lock-off button
3
2. Lever
3. Switch trigger
4. Hole for padlock
4
1. Lock-off button
2
2. Switch trigger
3. Hole for padlock
3
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
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see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This
can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can
lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
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smaller than 6.35 mm in diameter. A smaller
shank or cable may not properly lock the tool in
the off position and unintentional operation may
occur resulting in serious personal injury.
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
further usage or serious personal injury may occur.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
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button 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 button. A switch in need of repair may
result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER defeat the lock-off button by taping down
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or some other means. A switch with a defeated
lock-off button
operation and serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool
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by limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For model LS0815FL/ LS0815FL GBA only
NOTE:
Before the first use, install the dry cells provided
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separately from the tool in the cell box. Refer to
the section titled "Replacing the dry cells for laser
unit" for the installment.
CAUTION:
When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser.
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may result in unintentional