Makita DCS551 Instruction Manual page 7

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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Indicating remaining battery capacity
(Country specific)
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When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the
following table.
Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
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1. Switch trigger
2
2. Lock-off lever
1. Battery indicator
1
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
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.
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.
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1. Mode indicator
1
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
is overheated, the
On Off
Tool is overheated
tool stops
Blinking