Main Power Switch - Makita LXT XRU16 Series Instruction Manual

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.

Main power switch

Tap the main power button to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button until the speed indicator goes off.
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► 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button
NOTE: The tool will automatically turned off if it is left
without any operations for a certain period of time.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge
into 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.
CAUTION:
Never put your finger on the main
power button and switch trigger when carrying the
tool. The tool may start unintentionally and cause injury.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
XRU16
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► 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
XRU17
► 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
NOTE: Always depress the lock-off lever and pull the
switch trigger to run the tool. In the following cases,
the main power switch turns off automatically:
— When both the lock-off lever and switch trigger
are released.
— When the lock-off lever is released for 1 second.
— When the lock-off lever is not depressed within
45 seconds after the main power switch is
turned on.
— When the switch trigger is not pulled for 60 sec-
onds while the lock-off lever is being depressed.
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