Makita XRU08 Instruction Manual page 8

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Power switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge on the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
Press and hold the main power button for some sec-
onds to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button again.
1
► 1. Main power button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, grasp the rear handle (the lock-off lever
is released by the grasp) and then pull the switch trig-
ger. To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
2
► 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
NOTE: The tool is automatically turned off after the
tool is left one minute without any operations.
Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main
power button.
Each time you tap the main power button,
cator or indicator lights up.
and for low speed.
1
► 1. Main power button
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
Switch off the tool and remove
the battery cartridge before you remove entan-
gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation
function can not remove. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of
rotation. It is only for removing weeds and debris entan-
gled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the trigger when the tool's head is stopped. The power
lamp starts blinking, and the tool's head rotates in
reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the tool's head stops.
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1
indi-
is for high speed