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To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while
sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it
into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a
little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper
side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red
indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
Battery protection system (Lithium-ion
battery with star marking) (Fig. 2)
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
• Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool
and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then pull the switch trigger
again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the
switch trigger again.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and
recharge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Fig. 3)
(Country specific)
When you pull the switch trigger, the LED display shows
the remaining battery capacity as the following table.
NOTE:
• The LED display goes off approximately one minute
after releasing the switch trigger to save the battery
power. To check the remaining battery capacity, slightly
pull the switch trigger.
• When the LED display lights up but the tool does not
work even with a recharged battery cartridge, cool
down the tool fully. If the condition does not change,
have the tool repaired by a Makita local service center.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Read, understand and follow all safety instructions and
operating procedures. If you do not understand the
instructions, or if conditions are not correct for proper
operation, do not operate this tool. Consult your
supervisor or other responsible person.
WARNING:
• Before the Battery is inserted into the tool, pull and
release the switch trigger to ensure that it returns when
released.
The motor is on when the switch trigger is pulled and off
when the switch trigger is released.
Switch Lock Operation (Fig. 4)
• Push in the Switch Lock on side A. The Switch is un-
locked and the Trigger can be operated.
• Push in the Switch Lock on side B. The Switch is
locked and the Trigger cannot be operated.
CAUTION:
• The switch trigger should be locked at all times when
not in use.
WARNING:
• Before operation, confirm that the position of the
operator, relative to the tool, and the surrounding area
is safe for operation. Put on safety glasses and wear
protective clothing.
• Refer to the tool specifications in this manual and do
not cut rebar of size or hardness that exceeds the
cutting capacity of the tool.
• Do not cut material other than rebar. Please ask the
manufacturer if you want to cut other materials.
WARNING:
• Replace damaged (chipped, broken, cracked) or
deformed blades immediately. The blade will not cut
true and may fracture or break causing serious
personal injury.
Cutting Procedure
WARNING:
•
Never use the tool without the protector in place.
Failure to do so can cause serious personal injury.
(Fig. 5)
• Protector is an equipment to prevent fragments from
being projected towards the operator. It does not
prevent a projection to the axial direction of the rebar.
Position yourself so that the protector blocks the
fragments.
• In some figures the protector is not shown, but it is for
showing the inside of the protector. Always use the
protector in place.
1. Position the rebar to be cut between the blades.
(Fig. 6)
Adjust the Stopper according to the diameter of the
rebar to be cut so that the rebar is at 90 degrees to the
blades. The Stopper supports the rebar and keeps it
perpendicular to the blades when cutting.
(Fig. 7)
LED indicator status
Remaining battery
capacity
About 50% or more
About 20% - 50%
About less than 20%
