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Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool
and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if
the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat
-
ically stops without any indication. 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.
Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically. In
this situation, let the tool/battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
NOTE:
Overheat protection (for battery) will work only
with batteries with star marking.
1
►
1.
Star marking
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
2
►
1.
Indicator lamps
2.
Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi
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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
1
►
1.
Switch trigger
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.
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.
NOTE:
The tool automatically stops if you keep pull
-
ing the switch trigger for about 6 minutes.