Overload Protection - Makita DHS680 Instruction Manual

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing the
lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
(Fig. 10)
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, press
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever
which prevents the tool from unintended starting.
NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever.
Return tool to a MAKITA service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of
lock-off lever.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.
Indicating remaining battery capacity
Country specific (Fig. 11)
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows the
remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following
table.
Battery indicator status
: On : Off
015146
Automatic speed change function
(Fig. 12)
Mode indicator status
015137
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode".
It automatically changes operation mode depending on
the work load. When mode indicator lights up during
operation, the tool is in high torque mode.
Tool/battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.

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 indications. In this situation, turn the tool
off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Remaining battery
capacity
: Blinking
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
11