Makita PDC1500 Instruction Manual page 18

5.
Install the adapters to the tool or machine in the
same way as the battery cartridge.
► Fig.24: 1. Adapter
•
For 36 V (18 V x 2) battery-powered tool or
machine, use the adapters for 36 V (18 V x 2).
•
For 36 V - 40 V max battery-powered tool or
machine, use the adapter for 36 V - 40 V max.
•
For direct connection type tool or machine,
no adapter is required.
NOTE: The direction of the cord of the adapter can be
changed in the range of approximately 180 degrees.
Press the power button to turn the power on. To
6.
turn the power off, press the power button for a few
seconds.
► Fig.25: 1. Power button
NOTICE:
When installing adapters to the tool or
machine, be sure to install the adapter equipped
with 2 cords to the location shown in the figure.
If you install the adapters incorrectly, the adapter
equipped with 2 cords cannot be inserted all the
way. In this case, do not insert the adapter forci-
bly. Otherwise, the tool or machine may be damaged.
► Fig.26: 1. Adapter with 2 cords
► Fig.27: 1. Adapter with 2 cords
Putting on the unit
Before putting on or putting off the
CAUTION:
unit, be sure to disconnect the tool or machine
from the unit.
When adjusting the position of the
CAUTION:
base plate, be sure to lay down the unit so that the
battery faces downward as shown in the figure.
Before putting on the unit, adjust the position of the
base plate to suit your body by referring to the section
for assembly in this instruction manual.
NOTE: If it is difficult to slide the base plate, lift up the
bottom of battery slightly so that the stand does not
touch the ground, and then slide the base plate.
► Fig.28
Put on the unit.
1.
► Fig.29
2.
Adjust the length of the shoulder harness so that
the waist belt is at your waist.
► Fig.30
Make sure that the waist belt is in the recommended
position as shown in the figure. If the waist belt is above
or below the recommended position, it is difficult to work
comfortably.
• The waist belt is in the recommended position.
► Fig.31
• The waist belt is above the recommended
position.
► Fig.32
• The waist belt is below the recommended position.
► Fig.33
3.
Lock the buckle of the waist belt.
► Fig.34
4.
Adjust the length of the waist belt.
► Fig.35
5. Adjust the length of the shoulder harness.
► Fig.36
Make sure that the unit fits tightly against your back.
► Fig.37
6.
Lock the buckle of the chest belt.
► Fig.38
7. Adjust the position of the chest belt.
► Fig.39
Be sure to attach the chest belt within the area shown
in the figure.
► Fig.40
8.
Adjust the length of the chest belt.
► Fig.41
Fold and fix the chest belt with the hook and loop
9.
fastener as shown in the figure.
► Fig.42
10. Fold and fix the waist belt with the hook and loop
fastener as shown in the figure.
► Fig.43
11. Fix the shoulder harnesses with the hook and loop
fastener as shown in the figure.
► Fig.44
12. Check the following:
• The waist belt is in the recommended position.
• The top of the shoulder harness and the top of the
unit are level.
• The unit fits your body tightly.
► Fig.45
NOTE: You can work comfortably when you put on
the unit so that the top of the shoulder harness and
the top of the unit are level.
NOTE: When the waist belt is in the recommended
position, you can firmly support the unit at your waist.
Setting down the unit
CAUTION:
When setting down the unit, place
the unit on a flat and stable surface so that the
unit does not fall.
CAUTION:
Before setting down the tool or
machine, be sure to turn off the tool or machine
and make sure that the cutting tool has com-
pletely stopped.
CAUTION:
Be sure to unlock the chest belt
and the waist belt in order.
Before setting down the unit, remove the tool or
machine from the unit.
Unlock the buckle of the chest belt, then the buckle of
the waist belt, and then set down the unit slowly.
► Fig.46: 1. Buckle
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