Makita HNU01 Instruction Manual page 8

Battery remaining capacity indicator
(only for models with Battery BL3622A)
Battery BL3622A is equipped with the battery remaining
capacity indicator.
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Press the CHECK button to indicate the battery
remaining capacity. The indicator lamps will then light
for approx. three seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off Blinking
E
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When only the lowermost indicator lamp (next to
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the "E") blinks, or when none of the indicator
lamps light, the battery capacity has run out, so
the tool does not operate. In these cases, charge
the battery or replace the empty battery with a fully
charged one.
When two or more indicator lamps do not light
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even after charging is complete, the battery has
reached the end of its service life.
When the upper two and lower two indicator lamps
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light alternately,
malfunctioned.
authorized service center.
NOTE:
The indicated capacity may be lower than the
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actual level during use or immediately after using
the tool.
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
1. Indicator lamps
2. CHECK button
Remaining capacity
70% to 100%
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45% to 70%
20% to 45%
0% to 20%
Charge the battery.
The battery may have
malfunctioned.
the battery may
Contact your local
Power switch action
WARNING:
Before inserting the battery cartridge in the
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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 in the
lock-off
breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that does
not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and
serious personal injury.
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. The tool speed is increased by increasing
pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
Reversing Switch for Debris Removal
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This tool has a reversing switch. To remove a branch
caught in the blades, depress the "B" side of the switch
to reverse the rotation. For normal operation, depress
the "A" side of the switch.
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In the reverse position the tool operates only for a short
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period of time and automatically shuts off.
NOTICE:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage it.
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button. This can
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cause switch
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
1. Reversing
switch
2. A position
depressed for
normal operation
3. B position
depressed for
removing a branch
in blades