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The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or
battery are placed under the following situation. This is
caused by the activation of protection system and does
not show the tool trouble.
• When the tool is overloaded:
At this time, release the switch trigger,
remove the battery cartridge and remove
causes of overload and then pull the switch
trigger again to restart.
• When battery cells get hot:
If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped.
At this time, stop use of the tool and cool or
charge the battery cartridge after removing it
from the tool.
• When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped.
At this time, remove the battery cartridge from
the tool and charge it.
Switch action
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012015
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp
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012016
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after the
switch trigger is released.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
A
B
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012017
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
• 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 the tool.
• When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Empty signal for remaining
battery capacity
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2
012021
Stop the tool and with the tool stopped press the button
on the switch panel and the remaining battery capacity
will be signaled on the panel.
The status displayed on the switch panel and the
remaining battery capacity is shown in the following
table.
1. Button
2. LED indicator
1. Reversing
switch lever
1. Lamp
1. Switch trigger