Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection; Speed Adjusting Dial - Makita RT001G Instruction Manual

Overheat protection

When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, let the tool and battery cool
before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Switch action
To turn on the tool, press the lock/unlock button. The
tool turns into the standby mode. To start the tool, press
the start/stop button in the standby mode. To stop the
tool, press the start/stop button again. The tool turns
into the standby mode. To turn off the tool, press the
lock/unlock button in the standby mode.
2
1
Fig.3
► 1. Lock/unlock button 2. Start/stop button
NOTE: If the tool is left for 10 seconds without any
operation in the standby mode, the tool automatically
turns off and the lamp goes off.
NOTE: You can also stop and turn off the tool by
pressing the lock/unlock button while the tool is
operating.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the lock/unlock button. To
turn off the lamp, press the lock/unlock button again.
NOTICE:
When the tool is overheated, the lamp
blinks. Cool down the tool fully before operating
the tool again.
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.
Fig.4
► 1. Lamp

Speed adjusting dial

The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turning
the speed adjusting dial. The table below shows the num-
ber on the dial and the corresponding rotation speed.
Fig.5
► 1. Speed adjusting dial
Number
1
2
3
4
5
CAUTION:
Do not change the rotation speed
during operation. Otherwise unexpected reaction of
the tool may cause an injury.
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1
1
Speed
-1
10,000 min
-1
15,000 min
-1
21,000 min
-1
26,000 min
-1
31,000 min