Makita DGA405 Instruction Manual page 9

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To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, pull
the lock-off lever toward the operator and then pull the
switch lever. Release the switch lever to stop.
Accidental re-start preventive function
Even if installing the battery cartridge while pulling the
switch lever, the tool does not start.
To start the tool, first release the switch lever. Then pull
the lock-off lever and then pull the switch lever.
Electronic torque control function
The tool electronically detects situations where the
wheel or accessory may be at risk to be bound. In the
situation, the tool is automatically shut off to prevent
further rotation of the spindle (it does not prevent
kickback).
To restart the tool, switch off the tool first, remove the
cause of sudden drop in the rotation speed, and then
turn the tool on.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
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Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
1. Lock-off lever
2. Switch lever
2
1. Indicator lamps
2. Check button
2
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
•
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Indicating remaining battery capacity
(Country specific)
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When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following table.
Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
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Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
1. Battery indicator
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery