Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DGA458 Instruction Manual

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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 turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
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► 1. Battery indicator
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
On Off
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Battery indicator status
On
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
is placed under one of the following conditions. In some
conditions, the indicators light 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 indication. 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

When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally and the battery indicator shows following state. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
On
If the tool does not start, the battery may be overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before starting the
tool again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
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.
On
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Off
Blinking
Blinking
Off
Blinking
Remaining
battery
capacity
Charge the
battery