Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection; Switch Action; Overload Protection - Makita XAD04 Instruction Manual

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.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
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/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
stops automatically. 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.
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Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.

Overheat protection

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool
before turning the tool on again.

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.
Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To stand by the tool, press the main power button until the main
power lamp lights up. To turn off, press the main power button again.
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Fig.3
► 1. Main power button
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function. To
avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch will auto-
matically shut down when the switch trigger is not pulled for
a certain period after the main power switch is turned on.

Switch action

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.
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Fig.4
► 1. Switch trigger
To start the tool, pull the switch trigger with the main power
switch on. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure
on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
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