Makita UR006G Manuel D'instructions page 20

— The cutting tool is locked or kicked back.
— The main power button is turned on while the
switch trigger is being pulled.
In this situation, release the switch trigger and remove
entangled weeds or debris if necessary. After that, pull
the switch trigger again to resume.
CAUTION:
If you need to remove the entan-
gled weeds on the tool or release the locked
cutting tool, be sure to turn the tool off before you
start.
Overheat protection for tool or
battery
If the tool or battery cartridge is overheated, the tool
stops automatically. When the tool is overheated, the
caution lamp lights up in red. When the battery cartridge
is overheated, the caution lamp blinks in red. Let the
tool and/or battery cool down before turning the tool on
again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically and the caution lamp starts blinking in red.
If the tool does not operate even when the switches are
operated, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and
charge it.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.6: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Off
Lighted
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.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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Main power switch
Tap the main power button to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button until the speed indicator goes off.
► Fig.7: 1. Speed indicator 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.
Never put your finger on the main
CAUTION:
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.
The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
UR006G
► Fig.8: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
UR007G
► Fig.9: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
Speed adjusting
You can select the tool speed by tapping the main
power button. Each time you tap the main power button,
the level of speed will change. The tool automatically
adjusts the rotation speed according to the cutting tool
attached to the tool.
► Fig.10: 1. Speed indicator 2. Main power button