Makita LS004G Instruction Manual page 27

Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overload protection
When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops. In this situation, turn the tool off
and stop the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp will blink. In this situation, let
the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the tool does not run along with the
switch operation, remove the battery from the tool and
charge it.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.11: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Handle lock
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
The handle can be locked either in the lowered position
or raised position with the stopper pin. Lower or raise
the handle fully and then pull and rotate the stopper pin
in a locked position. To unlock the handle, pull the stop-
per pin and rotate it 90° in an unlocked position while
lowering the handle slightly.
► Fig.12: 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position
3. Stopper pin
Slide lock
Pull the stopper pin and turn it 90° in an unlocked posi-
tion to allow free movement of the carriage. To lock the
sliding movement of the carriage, push the carriage
toward the arm until it stops, and then return the stopper
pin in a locked position.
► Fig.13: 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position
3. Stopper pin 4. Arm
Blade guard
WARNING:
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
WARNING:
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard
in good condition for safe operation. Stop the
operation immediately if there are any irregularity
of the blade guard. Check to assure spring loaded
return action of guard.
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
► Fig.14: 1. Blade guard
Cleaning
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the battery
cartridge and clean the guard carefully with a damp
cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based
cleaners on the plastic guard because this may cause
damage to the guard.
Follow the step-by-step instructions listed on how to
prepare for cleaning.
1.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed.
2. Turn the hex bolt counterclockwise using the
supplied hex wrench while holding the center cover.
3. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
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Never defeat or remove the blade
Never use the tool if the blade