Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual page 9

should be depressed.
To remove weeds and debris that are jammed in the
rotating head the tool can be reversed by depressing the
"B" side of the switch. In the reverse position the tool will
only operate for a short period of time and automatically
shut off.
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
battery cartridge is removed before removing
weeds or debris entangled in the tool that could
not be removed when operated in the reverse
mode. Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
NOTICE:
Always check the direction of rotation before
•
operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
•
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage it.
Speed change
BBC231U / BC231UD
011721
1. Speed change
switch lever
1
BBC300L / BC300LD
011724
Two speed ranges can be preselected with the speed
change switch.
Flipping the speed change switch lever to the "1" position
will set the tool to the low speed range and the "2"
position will set the tool to the high speed range.
Battery/motor protection system
The battery cartridge and tool are provided with
protection devices that will automatically reduce or cut off
power to the tool when overload situations develop that
may cause damage to the tool or battery cartridge.
If the tool becomes overloaded but not locked up a
protector is provided to reduce the revolutions to protect
the motor. In this case the two indicator lamps described
in the table below do not light or blink.
All other protection functions can be identified by the
indicator lights described in the table below.
1
010765
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1. Speed change
switch lever
1
1. Indication lamp