Makita HW001G Instruction Manual page 18

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the machine
is switched off and the battery cartridges are
removed before adjusting or checking function on
the machine.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the machine
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the machine and the battery
cartridge firmly when installing or removing bat-
tery cartridge. Failure to hold the machine and the
battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off
your hands and result in damage to the machine and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the machine,
causing injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
CAUTION:
Hold the battery cover firmly when
installing or removing the battery cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1.
Pull up the locking lever, and then open the battery
cover.
► Fig.1: 1. Battery cover 2. Locking lever
2. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the machine, and then slide the cartridge until it
locks in place with a little click.
► Fig.2: 1. Battery cartridge
3.
Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever and open the battery
cover.
2. Pull out the battery cartridge from the machine
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3.
Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
Battery check button
You can check the remaining battery capacity by press-
ing the battery check button.
► Fig.3: 1. Battery indicator 2. Battery check button
Battery indicator status
On
NOTE: The indicator lamp for remaining battery
capacity is just for a reference. The actual battery
capacity may differ depending on the usage condi-
tions or ambient temperature.
NOTE: The lamp automatically goes off after a few seconds.
NOTE: If two battery cartridges are installed, the
battery installed on the left side is used first.
NOTE: If two battery cartridges are installed, the
machine automatically switches the battery when the
battery in use becomes empty.
NOTE: You can check the remaining battery capacity
without turning on the power switch.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remain-
ing battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted
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Off
Blinking
Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
Remaining
battery
capacity
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have