Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual page 10

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
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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
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage it.
Speed change
BBC231U / BC231UD
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BBC300L / BC300LD
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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.
1. Speed change
switch lever
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1. Speed change
switch lever
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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.
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1. Indication lamp