Makita DML813 Manuel D'instructions page 10

Hole for padlock
For anti-theft of battery cartridge, hole for padlock is
provided.
► Fig.5: 1. Hole for padlock
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appli-
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge
is removed before carrying out any work on the
appliance.
Spreading / folding the tripod legs
CAUTION:
Keep hands away from the tripod
legs and be careful not to pinch your fingers when
spreading or folding the tripod legs.
1. Hold the horizontal handle and carrying handle by
both hands firmly.
2. Slide the carrying handle in the direction of arrow
as illustrated while pushing the tripod release
button.
3. Release the tripod release button and make
sure the carrying handle is secured in the bottom
position.
► Fig.6: 1. Horizontal handle 2. Carrying handle
3. Tripod release button
4. To fold the tripod, slide the carrying handle in the
opposite direction while pushing the tripod release
button.
Positioning of the light head
CAUTION:
Before positioning the light
head, make sure the tripod legs are spread com-
pletely and locked firmly in the locking position.
Otherwise the appliance may tilt and a falling accident
may occur.
Adjusting the height of the light head
CAUTION:
When adjusting the length of
one extension pole, make sure the other exten-
sion pole is fixed firmly by the extension latch.
Otherwise unexpected contraction may occur and
cause an injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin-
gers when adjusting the height of the light head.
CAUTION:
Keep holding the extension pole
when adjusting the length of the extension pole.
Otherwise the light head may drop rapidly and pinch
hands and fingers.
1. Open the upper extension latch.
2. Adjust the length of the upper extension pole by
pulling or retracting the upper extension pole.
3. Close the upper extension latch and make sure
the upper extension pole is fixed firmly.
4. If more height is required, adjust the length of the
lower extension pole in the same way as above.
► Fig.7: 1. Upper extension latch 2. Upper extension
pole 3. Lower extension latch 4. Lower exten-
sion pole
NOTE: If the grip force of the latch is declined, tighten
the screws of the extension latch. (Refer to the sec-
tion for screw tightening.)
Retracting the extention pole
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your finger
when retracting the extension pole.
NOTICE:
If the extension pole cannot be
retracted smoothly, do not force the extension
pole to retract. In this case, expand the extension
pole again, and then retract the lower extension
pole first.
When retracting the extention pole, align the light head
as shown in the illustration, and then retract the exten-
tion pole.
► Fig.8: 1. Light head 2. Horizontal handle
Adjusting the angle of the light head
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin-
gers when adjusting the angle of the light head.
Turn the light head as illustrated to the desired angle.
► Fig.9
For DML814 only
The lighting area can be adjusted by turning the individ-
ual lamp units.
► Fig.10: 1. Lamp unit
NOTE: If the grip force of the light head or lamp unit
is decline, tighten the screws. (Refer to the section for
screw tightening.)
Screw tightening
CAUTION:
Before tightening the screws,
retract the poles all the way or lay the appliance
sideways. Otherwise the light head moves acciden-
tally and cause an injury.
NOTICE:
Do not over tighten the screw.
Otherwise the joint parts may be broken.
NOTICE:
Do not use electric tools to tighten the
screw. Otherwise the screw may get over tightened.
If the grip force of some joint parts is declined, tighten
the screw shown in the figure.
For the extension latches
► Fig.11: 1. Screw
For the light head
► Fig.12: 1. Screw
For the individual lamp units (DML814 only)
► Fig.13: 1. Screw
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