Makita DTD170 Instruction Manual page 6

Battery indicator status
On Off
NOTE:
turned off to save the battery power. To check the
remaining battery capacity, slightly pull the switch
trigger.
NOTE:
minute after releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE:
stops even with a recharged battery cartridge, cool
down the tool fully. If the status will not change, stop
using and have the tool repaired by a Makita local
service center.
NOTE:
for one minute as shown in the table below, and then
tool before operating again.
Battery
indicator
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
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Off Blinking
Tool is overheated
1
2
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
1
1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
NOTE: The tool automatically stops if you keep pull-
ing the switch trigger for about 6 minutes.
Lighting up the front lamp
-
CAUTION:
source of light directly.
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Off Blinking
Before installing the battery car-
Do not look in the light or see the
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.