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CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-o button. This can
cause switch breakage.
CAUTION: The tool starts to brake the
diamond wheel rotation immediately after you
release the switch trigger. Hold the tool rmly to
respond the reaction of the brake when releasing
the switch trigger. Sudden reaction can drop the tool
o your hand and can cause a personal injury.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-o button is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-o button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
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2
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-o button
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing a diamond wheel.
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► 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE: Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the operation lamp, press and hold the lock-
o button and pull the switch trigger.
The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the
switch trigger.
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► 1. Operation lamp
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt o the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Overload alert
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the operation
lamp will blink. In this situation, reduce the load on the
tool, and the lamp stops blinking.
Electronic function
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly cease to function after
the switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at
a Makita service center.
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode".
The tool automatically changes the operation mode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
the tool will run in the "high speed mode" for quicker
cutting operation. When the work load is high, the tool
will run in the "high torque mode" for powerful cutting
operation.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.