Makita DUX18Z Instruction Manual page 13

Overheat protection for tool or battery
When the tool or battery cartridge is overheated, the
tool stops automatically and the indicator lamp lights
up in red. Let the tool and/or battery cool down before
turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. The indicator lamp starts blinking in red.
If the tool does not operate even when the switches are
operated, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and
charge it.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.7: 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.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
Press the main power button to turn on the tool. To turn
off the tool, press and hold the main power button until
the indicator lamps go off.
► Fig.8: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Main power button
NOTE: The indicator lamp brinks if the switch trigger
is pulled under unoperatable conditions. The lamp
blinks if you turn on the main power switch while hold-
ing down the lock-off lever and the switch trigger.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.
To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch
will automatically shut down when the switch trigger
is not pulled for a certain period after the main power
switch is turned on.
Switch action
WARNING:
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
Never put your finger on the main
power button and switch trigger when carrying
the tool. The tool may start unintentionally and cause
injury.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
► Fig.9: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
To start the tool, turn on the main power switch and
grasp the handle (the lock-off lever is released by the
grasp) and then pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is
increased by increasing the pressure on the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.
Speed adjusting
You can select the tool speed by tapping the main
power button. Each time you tap the main power button,
the level of speed will change.
► Fig.10: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Main power button
Indicator lamps
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For your safety, this tool is
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
Mode
High
Low