Makita UR014G Betriebsanleitung Seite 15

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Main power switch
To turn on the tool, press the main power button. To turn
off the tool, press and hold the main power button until
the main power lamp goes off.
► Fig.5: 1. Main power lamp 2. Main power button
NOTE: The tool will automatically turned off if it is left
without any operations for a certain period of time.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never put your finger on the main
power button and switch trigger when carrying
the tool. The tool may start unintentionally and cause
injury.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.6: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed using the adjusting lever.
To adjust the tool speed, move the lever while depress-
ing the lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger. To
increase the speed, move the lever toward you. To
decrease the speed, move the lever forward. When the
adjusting lever is in the most forward position, the tool
stops.
► Fig.7: 1. Adjusting lever
Reverse button
WARNING:
the battery cartridge before you remove entan-
gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation
function can not remove. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
This tool has the reverse button to change the direction
of rotation. By changing the direction of rotation, you
can change the direction in which the cut grass is flown.
The reverse button is also used for removing weeds
and debris entangled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, press the reverse / high-torque
button when the cutting tool is stopped. The reverse
lamp lights up. The cutting tool rotates in reverse direc-
tion when you pull the switch trigger while depressing
the lock-off lever.
To return to regular rotation, press the reverse / high-
torque button when the cutting tool is stopped.
► Fig.8: 1. Reverse lamp 2. Reverse / high-torque
button
NOTE: If you press the reverse / high-torque button
while the cutting tool is still rotating, the tool comes to
stop and to be ready for reverse rotation.
High-torque button
You can use the tool in the high-torque mode. In the
high-torque mode, the tool speed is less likely to
decrease than in the normal mode when the load of the
tool is large.
To use the tool in the high-torque mode, press and hold
the reverse / high-torque button. The high-torque lamp
lights up. To return to the normal mode, press and hold
the reverse / high-torque button again.
► Fig.9: 1. High-torque lamp 2. Reverse / high-torque
button
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger
is released, have the tool serviced at our service center.
CAUTION:
This brake system is not a substi-
tute for the protector. Never use the tool without
the protector. An unguarded cutting tool may result
in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant rota-
tion speed regardless of load conditions.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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Switch off the tool and remove