Makita DKP181 Instruction Manual page 14

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
When you pull the switch trigger, the battery indicator
shows the remaining battery capacity.
► Fig.2: 1. Battery indicator
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
On Off
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
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
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.
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
Be sure the blades stopped com-
pletely before adjusting depth of cut.
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the
knob on the front of the tool so that the pointer points
the desired depth of cut.
► Fig.4: 1. Pointer 2. Knob
Switch action
WARNING:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
WARNING:
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.5: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode".
The tool automatically changes the operation mode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
the tool will run in the "high speed mode" for quicker
cutting operation. When the work load is high, the tool
will run in the "high torque mode" for powerful cutting
operation.
► Fig.6: 1. Mode indicator
The mode indicator lights up in green when the tool is
running in "high torque mode".
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Before installing the battery car-
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
NEVER use the tool if it runs when