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Switchaction
CAUTION:
•Beforeinserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
To sta r t t he too l, simply pull the switch trigger. Toolspeed is
increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Releaset he switchtr igger to stop.
Electric brake
Thistool is equi pped with an electric brake. If the tool consis-
tently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger release, have
toolser viced at a Makita service center.
Reversingswitch action
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A side
for clockwise rotation or from the B side for counterclockwise
rotation.
Whent he reversingswitch lever is in the neutral position, the
switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
•Alwayscheckthedi rection of rotation before operation.
•Usethereversing swit chonlyafterthetoolcomestoa
complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation before
thetool stops may damage the tool.
•Whennotoperating the tool, al waysset the reversing
switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change
To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide
the speed change lever to the “2” side for high speed or “1”
side for low speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is
set to the correct position before operation. Use the right
speedfor your job.
CAUTION:
•Alwayssetthe speed change lever fully to the correct
position. If you operate the tool with the speed change
lever positioned halfway betweenthe “1” side and “2”
side,the tool may be damaged.
1. Switchtr igger
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1. Reversingswitch lever
2. Clockwise
3. Counterclockwise
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1. Speedchange lever
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