Automatic Speed Change Function; Tool / Battery Protection System; Overload Protection; Adjusting Depth Of Cut - Makita DHS680 Instruction Manual

Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
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Automatic speed change function

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Mode indicator status
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This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator lights
up during operation, the tool is in high torque mode.

Tool / battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection
system. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.

Overload protection

When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indications. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
1. Mode indicator
1
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool
automatically and the battery indicator shows following
state. In this situation, let the tool cool before turning the
tool on again.
Battery indicator
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Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
Battery indicator
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In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning
the tool off and on. To release the protection lock,
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
until the charging finishes.

Adjusting depth of cut

CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
•
lever securely.
1
2
4
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Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and
move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut,
secure the base by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
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is overheated, the
On Off
Tool is overheated
On Off
Protection lock works
1. Lever
2. Depth guide
tool stops
Blinking
Blinking