Functional Description; Fig.2 - Makita DLM431 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen.
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly.
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE:
cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1. Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
Fig.1: 1. Battery cover 2. Battery cover locking lever
2.
slot on the mower then slide the cartridge until it locks in
locked completely.
Fig.2: 1. Battery cartridge
3.
Fig.3: 1. Lock key
4. Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge from the mower;
1. Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
2.
3.
4. Close the battery cover.
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
Overheat protection
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Fig.4: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button
battery.
Battery indicator status
On
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Remaining battery
capacity
Off
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
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