Functional Description; Fig.1 - Makita DCL140 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before adjust-
ing or checking function on the tool.
• Take care not to trap finger(s) between cleaner
and battery as shown in diagram when loading
battery. Trapping finger(s) may cause injury.

► Fig.1

Installing or removing battery
cartridge
► Fig.2: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
when installing or removing battery car-
tridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your
hands and result in damage to the tool and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indi-
cator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Battery protection system (Lithium-
ion battery with star marking)
► Fig.3: 1. Star marking
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:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the trigger switch on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
trigger switch again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is over-
heated. In this situation, let the battery cool
before pulling the trigger switch again.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Switch action
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge 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. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting the lamp
For Model DCL180F only
CAUTION:
• Never look into the light directly. Direct light
causes damage to your eyes.
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. Release the
switch trigger to turn off.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.6: 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
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have