Functional Description - Makita TW141D Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
Fig.1: 1. R e d in d i c ator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
w h ile sli d ing t h e button on t h e f ront o f t h e c artri d ge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. I f not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Fig.2: 1. I n d i c ator lamps 2. C h e c k button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
lig h t up f or a f e w se c on d s.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: D epen d ing on t h e c on d itions o f use an d t h e
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Remaining
capacity
Off
75 % to 1 00%
5 0% to 75 %
25 % to 5 0%
0% to 25 %
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system. This system
automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/
or battery are placed under one of the following conditions:
Overloaded:
T h e tool is operate d in a manner t h at c auses it to d ra w
an abnormally high current.
I n th is situation, turn th e tool of f and stop th e applic ation th at c aused
th e tool to bec ome ov erload ed . T h en turn th e tool on to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In this
situation, let the battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. If you turn the tool on, the motor does
not run or t h e motor runs again but stops soon. I n t h is
situation, remove and recharge the battery.
Switch action
Fig.3: 1. S w it c h trigger
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 tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. R elease t h e s w it c h trigger to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp
Fig.4: 1. L amp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
P ull t h e s w it c h trigger to lig h t up t h e lamp. T h e lamp
keeps on lig h ting w h ile t h e s w it c h trigger is being pulle d .
The lamp goes out approximately
releasing t h e s w it c h trigger.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
t h e lamp. Be c are f ul not to s c rat c h t h e lens o f lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
Fig.5: 1. R e v ersing s w it c h le v er
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. C h anging th e d irec -
tion of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool, always
set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
T h is tool h as a re v ersing s w it c h to c h ange t h e d ire c tion
o f rotation. D epress t h e re v ersing s w it c h le v er f rom t h e
A si d e f or c lo c k w ise rotation or f rom t h e B si d e f or c oun-
ter c lo c k w ise rotation.
W h en t h e re v ersing s w it c h le v er is in t h e neutral posi-
tion, t h e s w it c h trigger c annot be pulle d .
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