Use and Care Manual

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To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position by pushing the rear of the slide switch.
For continuous operation, press the front of the slide
switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
Accidental re-start preventive function
Even if the battery cartridge is installed on the tool with the
slide switch in the "I (ON)" position, the tool does not start.
To start the tool, first slide the slide switch toward the "O
(OFF)" position and then slide it toward the "I (ON)"
position.
Indicating remaining battery capacity
(Country specific)
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When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the
following table.
Battery indicator status
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
On Off
Blinking
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Automatic speed change function
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Mode indicator status Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
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This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator lights
up during operation, the tool is in high torque mode.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection
system. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indications. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the battery indicator shows following
state. In this situation, let the tool cool before turning the
tool on again.
Battery indicator
Tool is overheated
On Off Blinking
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Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
1. Mode indicator
1. Battery indicator
1. Slide switch