Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DLM533 Instruction Manual

To install the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever, and then open the battery
cover.
► 1 . Battery cover 2. Locking lever
2. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the machine, and then slide the cartridge until it
locks in place with a little click.
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► ( 1) Battery port 1 (2) Battery port 2 (3) Battery
cartridge
NOTE: Install at least 2 battery cartridges to battery
port 1 or battery port 2.
3. Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► 1 . Lock key
4.
Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever and open the battery cover.
2.
Pull out the battery cartridge from the machine
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
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3. Pull out the lock key.
4. Close the battery cover.
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Switching the battery cartridges
► 1 . Battery selection switch
The machine uses 2 battery cartridges for operation
at a time. Up to 4 battery cartridges can be installed to
the machine. Before operating the machine, select the
battery port 1 or battery port 2 by turning the battery
selection switch.
NOTE: If only 2 battery cartridges are installed to the
machine, be sure to select the battery port to which
the battery cartridges are installed using the battery
selection switch.
Machine / battery protection system
The machine is equipped with a machine/battery protec-
tion system. This system automatically cuts off power to
the motor to extend machine and battery life. The machine
will automatically stop during operation if the machine or
battery is placed under one of the following conditions:

Overload protection

When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the machine
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automatically stops and the main power lamp blinks in
green. In this situation, turn the machine off and stop
the application that caused the machine to become
overloaded. Then turn the machine on to restart.

Overheat protection

When the machine or battery is overheated, the
machine stops automatically and the main power lamp
lights up in red. In this case, let the machine and battery
cool before turning the machine on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the machine
stops automatically and the main power lamp blinks in
red. In this case, remove the battery from the machine
and charge the battery cartridges or change the battery
cartridges to fully charged ones.
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