Makita DML813 Instruction Manual page 8

Positioning of the light head
CAUTION:
Before positioning the light
head, make sure the tripod legs are spread com-
pletely and locked firmly in the locking position.
Otherwise the appliance may tilt and a falling accident
may occur.
Adjusting the height of the light head
CAUTION:
When adjusting the length of
one extension pole, make sure the other exten-
sion pole is fixed firmly by the extension latch.
Otherwise unexpected contraction may occur and
cause an injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin-
gers when adjusting the height of the light head.
CAUTION:
Keep holding the extension pole
when adjusting the length of the extension pole.
Otherwise the light head may drop rapidly and pinch
hands and fingers.
1. Open the upper extension latch.
2. Adjust the length of the upper extension pole by
pulling or retracting the upper extension pole.
3. Close the upper extension latch and make sure
the upper extension pole is fixed firmly.
4. If more height is required, adjust the length of the
lower extension pole in the same way as above.
2
1
4
3
► 1. Upper extension latch 2. Upper extension pole
3. Lower extension latch 4. Lower extension pole
NOTE: If the grip force of the latch is declined, tighten
the screws of the extension latch. (Refer to the sec-
tion for screw tightening.)
Retracting the extention pole
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your finger
when retracting the extension pole.
NOTICE:
If the extension pole cannot be
retracted smoothly, do not force the extension
pole to retract. In this case, expand the extension
pole again, and then retract the lower extension
pole first.
When retracting the extention pole, align the light head
as shown in the illustration, and then retract the exten-
tion pole.
► 1. Light head 2. Horizontal handle
Adjusting the angle of the light head
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin-
gers when adjusting the angle of the light head.
Turn the light head as illustrated to the desired angle.
220°
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DML813
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DML814
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