Makita UX01G Instruction Manual page 11

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
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► 1 . Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
To start the tool, turn on the main power switch and
grasp the handle (the lock-off lever is released by the
grasp) and then pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is
increased by increasing the pressure on the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.
Speed adjusting
You can select the tool speed by tapping the main
power button. Each time you tap the main power button,
the level of speed will change.
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► 1 . Speed indicator 2. Main power button
Speed indicator
Reverse button for debris removal
battery cartridge before you remove entangled 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 entangled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the switch trigger while depressing the lock-off lever
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when the cutting tool is stopped. The speed indicators
start blinking, and the cutting tool rotates in reverse
direction when you pull the switch trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the cutting tool stops.
► 1 . Speed indicator 2. Reverse button
NOTE: During the reverse rotation, the tool operates only
for a short period of time and then automatically stops.
NOTE: Once the tool is stopped, the rotation returns
to regular direction when you start the tool again.
NOTE: If you tap the reverse button while the cutting
tool is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be
ready for reverse rotation.
Electronic torque control function
The tool electronically detects a sudden drop in the rotation
Mode
speed which may cause a kickback. In this situation, the tool
automatically stops to prevent further rotation of cutting tool.
High
To restart the tool, release the switch trigger. Clear the cause
of sudden drop in the rotation speed and then turn the tool on.
NOTE: This function is not a preventive measure for kickbacks.
Medium
Low
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WARNING:
Switch off the tool and remove the
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