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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
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: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Machine/battery protection system
The machine is equipped with a machine/battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts off
power to the motor to extend machine and battery life.
The machine will automatically stop during operation if
the machine or battery is placed under one of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Overload protection
When the machine or battery is operated in a manner
that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the
machine automatically stops and the speed indicator
blinks in green. In this situation, turn the machine off
and stop the application that caused the machine to
become overloaded. Then turn the machine on to
restart.
Overheat protection
When the machine is overheated, the machine stops
automatically and the speed indicator lights up in red. In
this case, let the machine and battery cool before turn-
ing the machine on again.
NOTE: The speed indicator blinks in red when the
battery is overheated.
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 machine
stops automatically and the speed indicator blinks in
red. In this case, remove the battery from the machine
and charge the battery or change the battery to fully
charged one.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that
could damage the machine and allows the machine to
stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear
the causes, when the machine has been brought to a
temporary halt or stop in operation.
1.
Turn the machine off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2.
Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3.
Let the machine and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
NOTICE:
If the machine stops due to a cause
not described above, refer to the section for
troubleshooting.
Mode switching button
The speed can be changed in three levels. To change
the speed mode, press the mode switching button.
When you change the speed mode, the corresponding
speed indicators light up.
► Fig.5: 1. Mode switching button
NOTE: You cannot change the mode while the
machine is turned on. Change the mode when the
machine is turned off and the battery is installed to
the machine.
NOTE: If the speed indicator lights up in red or blinks
in red or green, refer to the instructions for machine/
battery protection system.
Power switch
WARNING:
switch when not in use.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the power switch forcibly.
This may cause the switch to malfunction.
To turn on the machine, turn the power switch clock-
wise, and to turn off the machine, turn the power switch
counterclockwise.
► Fig.6: 1. Power switch
NOTE: The battery indicators will light up for a few
seconds just after turning the machine on.
NOTE: If you install the battery cartridge to the
machine when the power switch is in the turned-on
position, the speed indicator blinks in green. Turn
the power switch to the turned-off position, and then
install the battery cartridge to the machine.
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Always turn off the main power
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