6 ENGLISHBatteryindicatorOn Off BlinkingTool is overheatedIndicating the remaining batterycapacityOnly for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of themodel number12► 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.Switch action1► 1. Switch triggerCAUTION: Before installing the battery car-tridge into the tool, always check to see that theswitch trigger actuates properly and returns tothe "OFF" position when released.To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Toolspeed is increased by increasing pressure on the switchtrigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.NOTE: The tool automatically stops if you keep pull-ing the switch trigger for about 6 minutes.Electric brakeThis tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the toolconsistently fails to quickly stop after the switch triggeris released, have the tool serviced at a Makita servicecenter.Lighting up the front lampCAUTION: Do not look in the light or see thesource of light directly.1► 1. Lamp