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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Charging
Charge the battery cartridge with the Makita charger
before use.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red part on
the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it
may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Lighting up the bulb (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
• This tool has function that bulb light goes out at low
voltage. At this time, recharge the battery cartridge.
Push the switch to light up the bulb. To turn off, push the
switch again.
The following tables indicate the operating time on a sin-
gle charge.
Head angle (Fig. 2)
The head angle can be adjusted in four stages. Adjust as
desired.
ASSEMBLY
Replacing bulb (Fig. 3 & 4)
CAUTION:
The bulb is very hot immediately after operation. Wait until
the bulb cools off before attempting to replace it.
First, turn the ring counterclockwise and remove the
reflector. Then replace the bulb.
Shoulder strap (Fig. 5)
Install the strap on the tool.
MAINTENANCE
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Center.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use
of any other accessories or attachments might present a
risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments
should be used only in the proper and intended manner.
• Bulb set (2 pcs.)
• Shoulder strap
• Various type of Makita genuine batteries and chargers
Model Voltage
Battery
cartridge
Operating
time
BML145 14.4V BL1430
Approx.
220 min
BML185 18V BL1830
Approx.
260 min