Makita DTW281, Instruction Manual

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NOTE:
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Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Country specific)
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When you pull the switch trigger, the LED display shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the
following table.
LED i nd i cator status Rema i n i ng battery capac i ty
A bout 50% or more
A bout 20% - 50%
A bout l ess than 20%
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NOTE:
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When the LED display goes off, the tool is turned off
to save the battery power. To check the remaining
battery capacity, slightly pull the switch trigger.
•
The LED display goes off approximately one
minute after releasing the switch trigger.
•
When the tool is overheated, the light flashes for
one minute, and then the LED display goes off. In
this case, cool down the tool before operating
again.
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When the LED display lights up and the tool stops
even with a recharged battery cartridge, cool down
the tool fully. If the status will not change, stop
using and have the tool repaired by a Makita local
service center.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
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Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
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Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly.
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To turn on the lamp status, press the button for one
second. To turn off the lamp status, press the button
for one second again.
With the lamp status ON, pull the switch trigger to turn
on the lamp. To turn off, release it. The lamp goes out
approximately 10 seconds after releasing the switch
trigger.
1. LED display
1. Button
1. Lamp
1. Switch trigger