Overload Protection; Functional Description; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DDG461 Instruction Manual

Setting up tool
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the front
handle, side handle and reaction receiver are
installed securely before operation.
NOTICE:
Do not over tighten the bolts. I t m a y
d a m a g e t h e t o o l .
Installing the side handle
Remove the bolts shown in the figure from the tool.
Keep the bolts so that they are not lost.
► Fig.2: 1. B o l t
Place the side handle on the tool.
Tighten the all four bolts temporarily, and then securely
tighten the bolts using the wrench.
► Fig.3: 1. S i d e h a n d l e 2. Bolt A 3. B o l t B
Installing the reaction receiver
Place the reaction receiver so that the bar of the reac-
t i o n r e c e i v e r c o m e s t o t h e l e f t s i d e o f t h e o p e r a t o r .
Adjust the position of the reaction receiver so that the
axis of the spindle is in the center of the operator's body.
Fasten the bolts firmly.
► Fig.4: 1. B a r o f t h e r e a c t i o n r e c e i v e r 2. B o l t C

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.5: 1. I n d i c a t o r l a m p s 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remain-
ing battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
7 5% t o 100%
50% t o 7 5%
25% t o 50%
0% t o 25%
C h a r g e t h e
battery.
The battery
m a y h a v e
m a l f u n c t i o n e d .
NOTE: D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f u s e a n d t h e
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
f r o m t h e a c t u a l c a p a c i t y .
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
p l a c e d u n d e r o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s :

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
o v e r l o a d e d . T h e n t u r n t h e t o o l o n t o r e s t a r t .

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.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
t h a t c o u l d d a m a g e t h e t o o l a n d a l l o w s t h e t o o l t o s t o p
a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T a k e a l l t h e f o l l o w i n g s t e p s t o c l e a r t h e
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
h a l t o r s t o p i n o p e r a t i o n .
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
s y s t e m , t h e n c o n t a c t y o u r l o c a l M a k i t a S e r v i c e C e n t e r .
Main power switch
WARNING:
When the tool is not in use, turn
the tool off and set the reversing switch lever in
the neutral position to lock the trigger. Always be
sure that the main power lamp goes out after you
turn the tool off.
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.
► Fig.6: 1. Main power button 2. M a i n p o w e r l a m p
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.
T o a v o i d u n i n t e n t i o n a l s t a r t u p , t h e m a i n p o w e r s w i t c h
w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y s h u t d o w n w h e n t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r
is not pulled for about 5 minutes after the main power
s w i t c h i s t u r n e d o n .
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