Makita DTP131 Instruction Manual page 7

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, 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.
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 Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Switch action
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger
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.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. The tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
NOTE:
• The tool will stop three minutes after pulling the
switch trigger.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the lamp or see the source of
lamp directly.
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
► Fig.6: 1. LED display 2. Lamp button
Every time the lamp button
pressed, the lamp status is alternatively changed from
the ON to the OFF and from the OFF to the ON.
With the lamp button in the ON status, pull the switch trig-
ger to turn on the lamp. To turn off, release it and the lamp
goes out approximately 10 seconds after releasing.
With the lamp button in the OFF status, even if the
trigger is pulled, the lamp will not light on.
NOTE:
• To make sure the status of lamp, pull the trigger.
When the lamp lights up by pulling the switch
trigger, the lamp switch is in the ON status.
When the lamp does not come on, the lamp
switch is in the OFF status.
• During the operation of switch trigger, the lamp
status cannot be changed.
• For approximately 10 seconds after releas-
ing the switch trigger, the lamp status can be
switched.
Reversing switch action
► Fig.7: 1. Reversing switch lever
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rota-
tion. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A side for clock-
wise rotation or from the B side for counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool
comes to a complete stop. Changing the direc-
tion of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
• When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
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on the LED display is