5
Installing or removing battery cartridge
•Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
•To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of
the cartridge.
•To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you
or someone around you.
•Do not use force when inserting the battery
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Switch action
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.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Reversing switch 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 coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
•Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
•Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
•When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change
This tool has a three-gear speed change lever. To
change the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide
the speed change lever to the “1” position for low speed,
“2” position for medium speed or “3” position for high
speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the
correct position before operation. Use the right speed for
your job.
NOTE:
•When changing the position from “1” to “3” or from
“3” to “1”, it may be a little difficult to slide the speed
change lever. At this time, switch on and run the
tool for a second at the “2” position, then stop the
tool and slide to your desired position.
CAUTION:
•Always set the speed change lever fully to the
correct position. If you operate the tool with the
1. Button
2. Battery car-
tridge
1. Switch trigger
1
2
005769
1
005770
1. Reversing
switch lever
1. Speed change
lever
1
AB
005771
1
005772