Battery Protection System - Makita TW141D Instruction Manual

Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.

Battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw
an abnormally high current.
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.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before turning the tool
on again.
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. If you turn the tool on, the motor does
not run or the motor runs again but stops soon. In this
situation, remove and recharge the battery.
Switch action
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger
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.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp
► Fig.4: 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
Remaining
capacity
Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
► Fig.5: 1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Selecting correct impact socket
Always use the correct size impact socket for bolts and
nuts. An incorrect size impact socket will result in inac-
curate and inconsistent fastening torque and/or damage
to the bolt or nut.
Installing or removing impact socket
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Make sure that the impact socket
and the mounting portion are not damaged before
installing the impact socket.
CAUTION:
After inserting the impact socket,
make sure that it is firmly secured. If it comes out,
do not use it.
NOTE: The way of impact socket installation varies
depending on the type of the square drive on the tool.
Tool with the ring spring
For impact socket without O-ring and pin
► Fig.6: 1. Impact socket 2. Square drive 3. Ring
spring
Push the impact socket onto the square drive until it
locks into place.
To remove the impact socket, simply pull it off.
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