Indicating remaining battery capacity
(Country specific) (Fig. 4)
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows the
remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following
table.
Battery indicator status
: On
: Off
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Automatic speed change function (Fig. 5)
Mode indicator status
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This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode".
It automatically changes operation mode depending on
the work load. When mode indicator lights up during
operation, the tool is in high torque mode.
Tool/battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indications. 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 for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically
and the battery indicator shows following state. In this
situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on again.
Remaining battery
capacity
: Blinking
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
Battery indicator
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Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool is
locked and the battery indicator shows the following state.
Battery indicator
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In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning the
tool off and on. To release the protection lock, remove the
battery, set it to the battery charger and wait until the
charging finishes.
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever
securely.
Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and move
the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure
the base by tightening the lever. (Fig. 6)
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more than
one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using proper
cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Sighting
Place the alignment line of the base on your intended
cutting line on the workpiece. (Fig. 7)
Lighting the lamp (Fig. 8)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the lamp or see the source of light
directly.
Only to turn on the lamp, pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever. To turn on the lamp and run the
tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger
with the lock-off lever being pressed. The lamp keeps on
lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The lamp
goes out 10-15 seconds after releasing the trigger.
NOTE:
• Use a cotton stick to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
• Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean the lens
of lamp. Using such substances will damage the lens.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any
work on the tool.
: On
: Off
: Blinking
Tool is overheated
: On
: Off
: Blinking
Protection lock works
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