Overdischarge Protection; Overload Protection; Overheat Protection - Makita DGA506ZJ Instruction Manual

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Country specific
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
► Fig.3: 1. Battery indicator
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
On Off
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 tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
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.

Overheat protection

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.
On
If the tool does not start, the battery may be overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before starting the
tool again.
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Blinking

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.
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool is
locked and the battery indicator shows the following state.
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.
On
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
► Fig.4: 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
slide switch actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when the rear of the slide switch
is depressed.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)"
position by pushing the rear of the slide switch. For continu-
ous operation, press the front of the slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
► Fig.5: 1. Slide switch
Automatic speed change function
► Fig.6: 1. Mode indicator
Mode indicator status
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator
lights up during operation, the tool is in high torque
mode.
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Off
Blinking
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode