Makita DUS054Z, Instruction Manual

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Indicating the residual battery capacity
Press the check button on the machine to indicate residual battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for few
seconds. Refer to Figure 5.
Indicator lamps
Residual battery capacity
Lighted
Off
50 % to 100 %
30 % to 50 %
0 % to 30 %
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual
capacity.
1 2
1 Indicator lamps 2 Check button
Figure 5
Machine / battery protection system
The machine is equipped with the protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend machine and battery life. The machine will automatically stop during operation if the machine or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
- Overload protection : When the machine is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current,
the machine automatically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the machine off and stop the applica -
tion that caused the machine to become overloaded. Then turn the machine on to restart.
- Overdischarge protection : When the battery capacity becomes low, the machine stops automatically. If the
machine does not operate even when the switches are operated, remove the battery cartridge from the machine
and charge it.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
2
1 Indicator lamps 2 Check button
Figure 6