CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity (Fig. 2)
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
Blinking
NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Lighting up the light (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Push the power button to light up the light. To turn off
the light, push the power button again.
NOTE: The appliance turns on at the same mode as the
last setting.
Remaining capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the battery.
The battery may have
malfunctioned.
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Selecting the mode
During the light is on, press the MODE button to cycle
through spot, flood and spot + flood settings.
Turn on strobe lighting (Fig. 4)
Press and hold the MODE button until the appliance
turns strobe mode. To turn off the strobe mode, simply
press MODE button.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for long service
life. The light goes off during operation when the
remaining battery capacity gets low. This is caused by
the activation of the protection system and does not
show trouble. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool
and charge it.
Head angle (Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
When changing the head angle, be
careful not to pinch your fingers between the head
and the tool body.
The head angle can be adjusted in 4 stages.
Hook (Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
When raising the hook, be careful
not to pinch your fingers between the hook and
the tool body.
Shoulder Strap (Fig. 7)
The shoulder strap can be installed by clips at both
ends.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.