11Switch actionCAUTION:• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch trigger actuatesproperly and returns to the “OFF” position whenreleased.To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed isincreased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop.Electric brakeThis tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consis-tently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger release, havetool serviced at a Makita service center.Reversing switch actionThis tool has a reversing switch to change the direction ofrotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A sidefor clockwise rotation or from the B side for counterclockwiserotation.When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position, theswitch trigger cannot be pulled.CAUTION:• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to acomplete stop. Changing the direction of rotation beforethe tool stops may damage the tool.• When not operating the tool, always set the reversingswitch lever to the neutral position.1. Switch trigger10012551. Reversing switch leverA B1001257