Functional Description - Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
•
and battery cartridge is removed before
adjusting or checking the functions on the tool.
Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
•
when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge
firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and
result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
Always switch off the tool before insertion or
•
removal of the battery cartridge.
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To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator
on the upper side of the button, it is not locked
completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator cannot be
seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool,
causing injury to you or someone around you.
NOTE:
Do not use force when inserting the battery
•
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Power switch action
WARNING:
Before inserting the battery cartridge in the
•
tool, always check to see that the switch
trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released. Do not pull the
switch trigger hard without pressing in the
1. Red indicator
2. Slide button
3. Battery
cartridge
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lock-off button.
breakage. Operating a tool with a switch that does
not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and
serious personal injury.
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BBC231U / BC231UD
011720
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BBC300L / BC300LD
011723
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. The tool speed is increased by increasing
pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
Reversing Switch for Debris Removal
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BBC231U / BC231UD
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BBC300L / BC300LD
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This tool has a reversing switch which is only provided
to change the direction of rotation so that it can be used
to remove weeds and debris entangled in the tool. To
operated the tool normally the "A" side of the switch
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This can cause
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
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1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
1. Reversing
switch
2. A position
B
depressed for
normal operation
3. B position
depressed for
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weed and
debris removal
1. Reversing
switch
2. A position
depressed for
normal operation
3. B position
depressed for
weed and debris
removal
switch