Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DST111 Instruction Manual

Overload protection

When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops without any indication. In this sit-
uation, turn the tool off and stop the application that
caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the
tool on to restart.

Overheat protection

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool
before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically and the battery indicator shows following
state. In this case, remove the battery from the tool and
charge the battery.
On
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number
► 1 . Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
Off
Blinking
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Country specific
When you either pull the switch trigger or push the con-
tact element, the battery indicator shows the remaining
battery capacity.
1
► 1 . Battery indicator
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
On
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Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
Off
Blinking
Remaining
capacity
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
Remaining
battery
capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the
battery