Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DBN900 Instruction Manual

Fig.2
1. Lamp 2. Power/mode indicator
* The switch design varies depending on your
region of residence.
Protection status indication
Lamp
On Blinking

Overheat protection

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops auto-
matically providing status indication. In this situation, let
the tool/battery cool before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, 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
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the machine and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
Power/mode Status
indicator
On Blinking
Overheat
Over
discharge
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Fig.3
1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
from the actual capacity.
NOTE:
the battery protection system works.
Power 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.
Press and hold the main power button to turn on the
tool. The power indicator lights up.
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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.