Makita DPB182 Instruction Manual page 9

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.2: 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.
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 auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat-
ically stops without any indication. 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.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
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
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the trigger-lock button from
A side and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch
trigger to stop. After use, press in the trigger-lock button
from B side.
► Fig.3: 1. Trigger-lock button 2. Switch trigger
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being
pulled. The lamp goes out just after the switch trigger is
released.
► Fig.4: 1. Lamp
NOTE: Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may
cause damage or shorted service time to it.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
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 the band saw
blade
CAUTION:
Oil on the band saw blade can
cause the blade to slip or come off unexpectedly.
Wipe off all excess oil with a cloth before install-
ing the band saw blade.
CAUTION:
Always wear protective gloves
when handling the band saw blade.
CAUTION:
Use caution when handling the
band saw blade to avoid cut by the sharp edge of
the blade teeth.
CAUTION:
Keep your body away from
the band saw blade when checking the blade
movement.
CAUTION:
When turning the blade tightening
lever clockwise to release the tension on the band
saw blade, point the tool downward because the
band saw blade may come off unexpectedly.
► Fig.5: 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Blade tightening lever
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