Makita DTL063Z, Instruction Manual

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Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis-
charged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before adjust -
ing or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
►
Fig.1: 1.
Red indicator
2.
Button
3.
Battery cartridge
• Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
• 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.
Always insert 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. Install it fully until the 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 use force when installing the battery car -
tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system (Lithium-
ion battery with star marking)
► Fig.2: 1. Star marking
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically
cuts off power to the tool 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, release the trigger switch on
the tool and stop the application that caused
the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the
trigger switch again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is over -
heated. In this situation, let the battery cool
before pulling the trigger switch again.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low
and the tool will not operate. In this situation,
remove and recharge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.3: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi -
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off 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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
► Fig.4: 1. Switch lever
To start the tool, simply pull the switch lever. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch lever.
Release the switch lever to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
Pull the switch lever to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch lever is being pulled.
The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after
the switch lever is released.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,
or it may lower the illumination.