Makita DJR183 Instruction Manual page 6

Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off the power to extend tool and bat-
tery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
This protection works when the tool is operated in a manner
that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In this situ-
ation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the
tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
This protection works when the tool or battery is overheated. In this
situation, let the tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
This protection works when the remaining battery capacity gets low. In
this situation, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► 1 . Indicator lamps 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
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch lever/
trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
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► 1 . Lock-off button 2. Lock-off lever 3. Switch lever
4. Switch trigger
To prevent the switch lever/trigger from accidentally
pulled, the lock-off lever/button are provided.
To start the tool, pull either switch lever or trigger.
• For the switch lever, pull the lock-off lever and
then pull the switch lever to start the tool.
• For the switch trigger, depress the lock-off button
and then pull the switch trigger to start to the tool.
The lock-off button can be pressed from either
right or left.
The tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on
the switch lever/trigger. Release the switch lever/trigger
to stop.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch lever/trigger hard without pull-
ing the lock-off lever/button. This can cause switch
breakage.
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