Overheat protection
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and the battery indicator blink about 60 seconds.
In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
On
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Overload alert
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the overload
indicator will blink in red. In this situation, reduce the
load on the tool. Then, the indicator stops blinking.
► Fig.6: 1. Overload indicator
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:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing 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.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.7: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the lamp button. To turn off,
press the lamp button again.
► Fig.8: 1. Lamp button 2. Lamp
NOTE: The lamp will automatically be turned off if
there is no operation with the tool for one minute.
ASSEMBLY
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Blinking
Installing or removing abrasive cut-
off wheel / diamond wheel
install or remove the wheel.
to tighten the bolt securely.
when the wheel is rotating.
To remove the wheel, press the shaft lock button and
rotate the wheel until the wheel cannot revolve. While
the shaft lock is fully locked, turn the hex bolt counter-
clockwise using the box wrench. Then remove the hex
bolt, outer flange and wheel.
► Fig.9: 1. Shaft lock button 2. Box wrench 3. Tighten
► Fig.10: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange (black)
To install the wheel, follow the removal procedure in
reverse.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT SECURELY.
the arrow on it points in the same direction as
the arrow on the wheel guard. Otherwise the wheel
rotates in reverse, it may cause personal injury.
marked with a speed equal or higher than the
speed marked on the tool.
NOTE: If an inner flange is removed by chance,
install the inner flange so that taller protrusion faces
the tool side as shown in the figure.
► Fig.11: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange (black)
Connecting to water supply
1.
2.
the water hose through the nut. Insert the end of the
hose into the coupling sleeve and then tighten the nut.
► Fig.12: 1. Water hose 2. Nut of the coupling sleeve
3.
When connecting to a water faucet, use a suitable fitting
such as hose band or water tap joint.
► Fig.13: 1. Hose band 2. Water tap joint 3. Water
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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench to
CAUTION:
When installing the wheel, be sure
CAUTION:
Do not press the shaft lock button
4. Loosen
3. Abrasive cut-off wheel / diamond wheel
4. Inner flange (silver) 5. Arrow (rotation
direction of the wheel)
CAUTION:
Always install the wheel so that
CAUTION:
Only use the wheel that are
3. Abrasive cut-off wheel / diamond wheel
4. Inner flange (silver) 5. Protrusion (taller)
Prepare a water hose.
Remove the nut on the coupling sleeve and pass
3. Coupling sleeve
Connect the water hose to the water supply.
hose