Makita DGA405 Instruction Manual page 8

Indicating remaining battery capacity
(Country specific)
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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
Blinking
On Off
015096
Automatic speed change function
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Mode indicator status
015098
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
1. Battery indicator
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
1. Mode indicator
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque 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 is 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.
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically and
the battery indicator shows following state. In this situation, let
the tool cool before turning the tool on again.
Battery indicator
015140
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool is
locked and the battery indicator shows the following state.
Battery indicator
015200
In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning the tool
off and on. To release the protection lock, remove the battery,
set it to the battery charger and wait until the charging finishes.
Shaft lock
CAUTION:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
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moving. The tool may be damaged.
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On Off Blinking
Tool is overheated
On Off Blinking
Protection lock works
1. Shaft lock