14 ENGLISHOverload protectionWhen the tool is operated in a manner that causes it todraw an abnormally high current, the tool automaticallystops without any indication. In this situation, turn thetool off and stop the application that caused the tool tobecome overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.Overheat protectionon BlinkingWhen the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-cally, and the battery indicator blink about 60 seconds.In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning thetool on again.Overdischarge protectionWhen the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stopsautomatically. If the product does not operate evenwhen the switches are operated, remove the batteriesfrom the tool and charge the batteries.Indicating the remaining batterycapacity►Fig.6: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check buttonPress the check button to indicate the remaining batterycapacities. The battery indicators correspond to eachbattery.Battery indicator status RemainingbatterycapacityOn Off Blinking50% - 100%20% - 50%0% - 20%Charge thebatteryIndicating the remaining batterycapacityOnly for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of themodel number►Fig.7: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check buttonPress the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lampslight up for few seconds.Indicator lamps RemainingcapacityLighted Off Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge thebattery.The batterymay havemalfunctioned.NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differ slightlyfrom the actual capacity.Automatic speed change function►Fig.8: 1. Mode indicatorMode indicator status Operation modeHigh speed modeHigh torque modeThis tool has "high speed mode" and "high torquemode". It automatically changes operation modedepending on the work load. When mode indicatorlights up during operation, the tool is in high torquemode.Stopper pinCAUTION: Always hold the handle whenreleasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handlesprings up and it may result in personal injury.To release the stopper pin, keep applying a slightdownward pressure on the handle and then pulling thestopper pin.►Fig.9: 1. Stopper pinBlade guardWARNING: Never defeat or remove the bladeguard or the spring which attaches to the guard.An exposed blade as a result of defeated guardingmay result in serious personal injury during operation.WARNING: Never use the tool if the bladeguard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty orremoved guard may result in serious personal injury.