Functional Description; Installing Or Removing Battery Cartridge; Battery Protection System - Makita DCO140 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

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CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before installing or
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removing of the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
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when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge
firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and
result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Install it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge fully until the
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red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
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cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
installed correctly.

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:
1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge
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Overloaded:
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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:
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The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
NOTE:
The overheat protection works only with a battery
cartridge with a star marking.
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Adjusting depth of cut
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To adjust the shoe, loosen the thumb screw. Slide the
shoe to the desired position and then tighten the thumb
screw securely. Check for the proper clearance beneath
the workpiece before cutting not to strike a hard surface
such as the floor, workbench, etc.
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1. Star marking
1. Thumb screw
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2. Shoe