5To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool whilesliding the button on the front of the cartridge.To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on thebattery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip itinto place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with alittle click. If you can see the red indicator on the upperside of the button, it is not locked completely.CAUTION:• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the redindicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fallout of the tool, causing injury to you or someonearound you.• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If thecartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being insertedcorrectly.Switch operations (Fig. 2)CAUTION:• Do not look in the LED light or see the source of lightdirectly.Press the switch as shown below to change modes.* The LEDs that will light up are the two rows on theswitch side.Metal hook (Fig. 3)Pivot the metal hook upright before using it.The hook can be turned at 360° and removed.MAINTENANCETo maintain product safety and reliability, repairs andmaintenance should be carried out by a Makita AuthorizedService Center.CAUTION:• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or thelike. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESCAUTION:These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The useof any other accessories or attachments might present arisk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachmentsshould be used only in the proper and intended manner.• Shoulder strap• Makita genuine battery and chargerNOTE:• Some items in the list may be included in the toolpackage as standard accessories. They may differ fromcountry to country.Main LED (20 pcs.) light upMain LED (10 pcs.) light up*Sub LED (1 pc.) light upOFF