Makita BUR181 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 10

Battery protection system (Lithium-ion
battery with star marking)
Fig.2
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
Overloaded:
•
The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is
overheated. In this situation, let the battery
cool before pulling the switch trigger again.
Low battery voltage:
•
The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Indication lamp
The lamp blinks in red.
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature
around the work area and the battery cartridge conditions.
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Adjusting the shaft length
WARNING:
Before adjusting the shaft length, release the
•
switch trigger and remove the battery cartridge
from the string trimmer. Failure to release the
trigger and removing the battery cartridge may
cause a personal injury.
Power switch action
•
Fig.3
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, move the lock-off button forward and
pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Indication lamp
Fig.4
Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the
battery cartridge capacity status.
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped
during operation, the lamp lights up in red.
Refer to the following table for the status and action to
be taken for the indication lamp.
Status
This indicates the appropriate
time to replace the battery
cartridge when the battery
power becomes low.
This function works when the
battery power is almost used
up. At this time, tool stops
immediately.
Autostop due to overload.
Fig.5
To adjust the length of the shaft, turn the grip
counterclockwise until the shaft is unlocked and pull out
or push in to the desired length.
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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
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.
Action to be taken
Recharge the battery cartridge
as soon as possible.
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.
This can cause switch