Makita DTM41 Instruction Manual page 6

Battery protection system
(Lithium-ion battery with star marking)
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Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
Overloaded:
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The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, slide the slide switch on the tool
toward the "O (OFF)" position and stop the
application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then slide the slide switch toward
the "I (ON)" position again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before sliding
the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position again.
Low battery voltage:
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The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Overheat protection
When the tool is overloaded and the tool temperature
reaches a certain level, the tool automatically stops. In this
situation, let the tool cool before turning on the tool again.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
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Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
1. Star marking
1. Indicator lamps
2. Check button
2
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the tool is switched off.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position.
To stop the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "O
(OFF)" position.
Adjusting the orbital stroke rate
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Remaining
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
1. Slide switch
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1. Dial
capacity
battery.