Makita PDC1200 Manual De Instrucciones página 14

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the power button on the unit to indicate the
remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up
for approximately 5 seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: If the tool or machine has indicator lamps for
remaining battery capacity, do not refer to the indica-
tor lamps of the tool or machine but to the indicator
lamps of this unit.
NOTE: If the multiple indicator lamps blink, the bat-
tery is overheated. In this case, cool down the battery.
Tool/Machine/Battery protection
system
The tool or machine is equipped with a tool or machine
and battery protection system. This system automat-
ically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool or
machine and battery life. The tool or machine will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool, machine, or
battery is placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool, machine, or battery is operated in a
manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high
current, the tool or machine automatically stops. In
this situation, turn the tool or machine off and stop the
application that caused the tool or machine to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool or machine on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool, machine, or battery is overheated, the
tool or machine automatically stops. In this case, let the
tool or machine and battery cool before turning the tool
or machine on again.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool or
machine stops automatically and an indicator lamp
blinks when you press the power button. In this case,
remove the battery from the tool or machine and charge
the battery.
Low battery indication lamp of
Adapter for 36 V - 40 Vmax
Optional accessory
This adapter features the indication lamp that notifies
you of low or no battery capacity.
When the indication lamp is blinking, the remaining
battery capacity gets low.
When the indication lamp lights up, the battery capacity
is depleted or battery protection system is activated.
NOTE: When using the tool/machine continuously,
tool/machine may automatically stop without blinking
the indication lamp.
NOTE: The timing when the indication lamp blinks
varies depending on the ambient temperature and
battery status.
► Fig.5: 1. Low battery indication lamp
Using the adapter pocket
CAUTION:
Do not use this unit with the cord
fixed using the hook and loop fastener of the
adapter pocket.
You can put the adapters into the adapter pocket as
shown in the figure.
► Fig.6: 1. Adapter 2. Adapter pocket
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the unit is
switched off before carrying out any work on the
unit.
Assembling the unit
1. Attach the battery to the base plate of the shoulder
harness assembly as shown in the figure.
► Fig.7: 1. Battery 2. Base plate
CAUTION:
Make sure that the battery is
securely fixed to the base plate. Otherwise, the
battery may fall when you wear the unit or use the
unit, and cause an injury. If you can see the red indi-
cator as shown in the figure, the battery is not locked
completely.
► Fig.8: 1. Red indicator
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin-
gers or thumbs between the battery and the base
plate when attaching the battery.
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