Main Power Switch - Makita DUC305 Instruction Manual

Capacity indicator status
On Off
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remain-
ing battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few 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.
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.

Main power switch

WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To stand by the chain saw, press the main power switch
until the main power lamp lights up. To turn off, press
the main power switch again.
► 1. Main power switch
NOTE: The main power lamp brinks if the switch
trigger is pulled under unoperatable conditions. The
lamp blinks if you
• turn on the main power switch while holding
down the lock-off lever and the switch trigger;
• pull the switch trigger while the chain brake is applied;
• release the chain brake while holding down the
lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger.
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.
To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch
will automatically shut down when the switch trigger
is not pulled for a certain period after the main power
switch is turned on.
Switch action
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 the tool to our authorized service
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing 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,
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
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