Makita DCC501 Instruction Manual page 10

Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing a diamond wheel.
1
► 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the operation lamp, press and hold the lock-
off button and pull the switch trigger.
The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the
switch trigger.
1
► 1. Operation lamp
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Overload alert
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the operation
lamp will blink. In this situation, reduce the load on the
tool, and the lamp stops blinking.
Electronic function
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool con-
sistently fails to quickly cease to function after the switch trigger
is released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode".
The tool automatically changes the operation mode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
the tool will run in the "high speed mode" for quicker cut-
ting operation. When the work load is high, the tool will run
in the "high torque mode" for powerful cutting operation.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
1
► 1. Hex wrench
Removing and installing diamond
wheel
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita hex wrench
supplied to remove and install a diamond wheel.
CAUTION:
When installing a diamond wheel,
be sure to tighten the bolt securely.
CAUTION:
Always install a diamond wheel so
that the arrows on the diamond wheel point in the
same direction as the arrows on the wheel cover
and gear housing. Otherwise the wheel rotates in
reverse, it may cause personal injury.
10 ENGLISH