Makita DTS131 Instruction Manual page 10

NOTE:
• When all lamps on the switch panel go out, the
tool is turned off to save the battery power. The
impact force grade can be checked by pulling
the switch trigger to the extent that the tool does
not operate.
• While pulling the switch trigger, the impact force
grade cannot be changed.
• The tool automatically stops to prevent the
damages on the parts during heavy load opera-
tion with hard or medium impact force grade. In
that case select the soft or T mode impact force
grade.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
(Country specific)
► Fig.7: 1. Battery capacity
When you pull the switch trigger, the LED display shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
NOTE:
• Approximately one minute after the motor stops,
the indicators go off to save the battery power.
To check the remaining battery capacity, slightly
pull the switch trigger.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. 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
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally and the battery indicator shows following state. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
Battery indicator
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit or
socket bit
► Fig.8
Use only bits that has inserting portion shown in the
figure.
For tool with shallow bit hole
A=12 mm Use only these type of bit. Follow the
procedure (1).
B=9 mm
(Note) Bit-piece is not necessary.
For tool with deep bit hole
A=17 mm
To install these types of bits, follow
the procedure (1).
B=14 mm
To install these types of bits, follow
A=12 mm
the procedure (2).
B=9 mm
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary for
installing the bit.
Procedure 1
For tool with normal sleeve
► Fig.9: 1. Bit 2. Sleeve
To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will
go. Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.
For tool with one-touch type sleeve
To install the bit, insert the bit into the sleeve as far as
it will go.
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On Off Blinking
Tool is overheated