Makita DSC102 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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
To start the cutting operation, continue to pull the switch
trigger. The cutting die on the movable mount will
overlap with the die on the stationary mount and then
returns. If you release the switch trigger before complet-
ing the cut, the cutting dice will stop.
► 1 . 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.
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► 1 . Stationary mount 2. Cutting die 3. Movable mount
NOTICE:
Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
Auto-stop function
When you continue to pull the switch trigger, the jaw of
the dice once closes and returns to fully opened posi-
tion then stops. Release the trigger and pull it again to
begin the next cutting sequence.
Reversing switch lever
WARNING:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the lock
position.
CAUTION:
Always make sure the position of
the reversing switch lever before operating.
NOTICE:
Do not move the reversing switch lever
when the switch trigger is being pulled. This may
cause a damage to the tool.
To start the cutting operation, set the reversing switch
lever to cutting position.
To reverse the cutting sequence, set the reversing
switch lever to the reversing position. When you con-
tinue to pull the switch trigger, the jaw of the cutting dice
opens and stops at fully opened position.
To lock the switch trigger, set the reversing switch lever
to the lock position. The switch trigger cannot be pulled
in this position.
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