Adjusting Depth Of Cut - Makita DKP140 Instruction Manual

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Battery protection system (Battery
cartridge with a star mark)
1
► 1 . Star mark
The battery cartridge with a star mark is equipped with
the protection system, which automatically cuts off the
output power for its long service life.
The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or
battery are placed under the following situation. This is
caused by the activation of protection system and does
not show the tool trouble.
• When the tool is overloaded:
At this time, release the switch trigger, remove the
battery cartridge and remove causes of overload
and then pull the switch trigger again to restart.
• When battery cells get hot:
If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped. At this time, stop
use of the tool and cool or charge the battery
cartridge after removing it from the tool.
• When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
If any operation of the switch trigger, the
motor will remain stopped. At this time,
remove the battery cartridge from the tool
and charge it .
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.

Adjusting depth of cut

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2
► 1 . Pointer 2. Knob
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the
knob on the front of the tool so that the pointer points
the desired depth of cut.
Switch action
1
► 1 . Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without press-
ing the lock-off lever. This can cause switch
breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-
off lever which prevents the tool from unin-
tended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
when you simply pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA
service center for proper repairs BEFORE fur-
ther usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and func-
tion of lock-off lever.
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