Functional Description - Makita DVC340 Instruction Manual

A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on packaging
and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting
an expert for hazardous material is required. Please
also observe possibly more detailed national
regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in
the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal
of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void
the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and 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 cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature 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

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the cleaner is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the cleaner.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the cleaner before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
cleaner while sliding the button on the front of the
cartridge as shown in the figure.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
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it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red part on
the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it
may accidentally fall out of the cleaner, causing injury
to you or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
The cleaner is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for its long service
life.
The cleaner stops during operation when the cleaner and/
or battery are placed under the following situation.
This is caused by the activation of protection system and
does not show the cleaner trouble.
• When the cleaner is overloaded:
At this time, press the "OFF" button and remove
causes of overload and then press the "HIGH/LOW"
button again to restart.
• When battery cells get hot: (refer to the note below.)
If any operation of the "HIGH/LOW" button and the
"OFF" button, the motor will remain stopped. At this
time, stop use of the cleaner and cool or charge the
battery cartridge after removing it from the cleaner.
• When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
If any operation of the "HIGH/LOW" button and the
"OFF" button, the motor will remain stopped. At this
time, remove the battery cartridge from the cleaner and
charge it.
NOTE:
• This temperature-sensitive protection is applied only
when the cleaner is used with a battery cartridge with a
star mark. (Fig. 2)
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.) (Fig. 3)
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.