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7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is

severely damaged or is completely worn out. The

battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal

of battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely

discharged.

Always stop tool operation and charge the battery

cartridge when you notice less tool power.

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.

Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room

temperature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Let a hot

battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. Charge the battery cartridge once in every six

months if you do not use it for a long period of

time.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the

battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or

checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

(Fig. 1)

CAUTION:

• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing

of the battery cartridge.

• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when

installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to

hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause

them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the

tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while

sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the

battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it

into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a

little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper

side of the button, it is not locked completely.

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.

• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the

cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted

correctly.

Battery protection system (Lithium-ion

battery with star marking) (Fig. 2)

Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped

with a protection system. This system automatically cuts

off power to the tool to extend battery life.

The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool

and/or battery are placed under one of the following

conditions:

• Overloaded:

The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to

draw an abnormally high current.

In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool

and stop the application that caused the tool to

become overloaded. Then pull the switch trigger

again to restart.

If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In

this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the

switch trigger again.

• Low battery voltage:

The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool

will not operate. In this situation, remove and

recharge the battery.

Adjusting depth of cut (Fig. 3)

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.

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 (Fig. 4)

When cutting, align the A position on the front of the base

with your cutting line on the workpiece.

Switch action (Fig. 5)

CAUTION:

• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,

always check to see that the switch trigger actuates

properly and returns to the “OFF” position when

released.

• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing the

lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally

pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, press

the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.

Release the switch trigger to stop.

WARNING:

• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever

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 lever. Return

tool a MAKITA service center for proper repairs

BEFORE further usage.

• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of

lock-off lever.

Lighting the lamp (Fig. 6)

CAUTION:

• Do not look in the light or see the source of light

directly.

Only to turn on the light, pull the switch trigger without

pressing the lock-off lever. To turn on the light and run the

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