Overload Protection - Makita DSC250 Instruction Manual

4. The surface of the cut piece is discolored by heat.
NOTE: Tipped Saw blades cannot be resharpened.
How to fit the Dust Bag
Fig.7
► Fig.7: 1. Dust Bag
1. Place the open end of the Dust Bag over the Dust
Bag Holder and secure in place with the draw strings.
2. Give the bag a sharp tug to ensure it is properly
secured.
CAUTION:
The Dust Bag is made from non-
flammable material but very hot debris, such as
that produced when cutting with a worn Tipped
Saw blade, can melt the material. Be aware of this
possibility when using the Dust Bag.
Battery Indicator function
Fig.8
► Fig.8: 1. Battery Indicator
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity. (see table 1)
1
1
Table 1
Battery indicator status
:On :Off
Automatic speed change function
Fig.9
► Fig.9: 1. Mode Indicator
The tool has 'high speed mode' and 'high torque mode'.
It will select the operating mode automatically, accord-
ing to the work load. When the mode indicator lights up
during operation, the tool is in high torque mode. (see
table 2)
Table 2
Mode indicator status
Tool / battery protection function
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following
conditions:
- The tool is overloaded
- The tool overheats
If the tool is repeatedly operated under these condi-
tions, the protection system will lock the tool.

Overload protection

If the tool is overloaded during cutting, it will automati-
cally stop. In this situation, turn the tool off and remove
the cause of the overload then restart the tool.
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Remaining battery
capacity
:Blinking
5 0 %-1 0 0 %
2 0 %-5 0 %
0 %-2 0 %
Charge the battery
1
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode