Fig.1 - Makita DTM41 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched
off and battery cartridge is removed before
adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury
from accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
► Fig.1: 1. Button 2. Red indicator 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 indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may acci-
dentally 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.2: 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, slide the slide switch on the
tool toward the "O (OFF)" position and stop
the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then slide the slide switch
toward the "I (ON)" position again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is over-
heated. In this situation, let the battery cool
before sliding the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position 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.
Overheat protection
When the tool is overloaded and the tool temperature
reaches a certain level, the tool automatically stops. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning on the tool
again.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.3: 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 a 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.
Switch action
► Fig.4: 1. Slide switch
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge into
the tool, always check to see that the tool is
switched off.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position.
To stop the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "O
(OFF)" position.
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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