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.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.) (Fig. 2)
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
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NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Lighting up the bulb (Fig. 3)
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.
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Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.
The following tables indicate the operating time on a sin-
gle charge.
Model
Voltage
DML145
14.4V
DML185
18V
Head angle (Fig. 3)
The head angle can be adjusted in four stages. Adjust as
desired.
ASSEMBLY
Replacing bulb (Fig. 4 & 5)
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. 6)
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.
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Battery
Operating
cartridge
time
Approx.
BL1415
100 min
Approx.
BL1415N
130 min
Approx.
BL1430
220 min
Approx.
BL1440
340 min
Approx.
BL1450
410 min
Approx.
BL1815
110 min
Approx.
BL1815N
130 min
BL1820/
Approx.
BL1820B
180 min
BL1830/
Approx.
BL1830B
240 min
BL1840/
Approx.
BL1840B
340 min
BL1850/
Approx.
BL1850B
460 min
Approx.
BL1860B
550 min