Makita DTM40 Instruction Manual page 6

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:
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The tool is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, slide the slide switch on the
tool toward the "O (OFF)" position and stop
the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then slide the slide switch toward
the "I (ON)" position again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before sliding
the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position again.
Low battery voltage:
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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 "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.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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1. Indicator lamps
2. CHECK button
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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.
NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the tool is switched off.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)"
position.
To stop the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "O
(OFF)" position.
Adjusting the orbital stroke rate
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The orbital stroke rate is adjustable. To change the orbital
stroke rate, turn the dial between 1 and 6. The higher the
number is, the higher the orbital stroke rate is. Preset the
dial to the number suitable for your workpiece.
NOTE:
The dial cannot be turned directly from 1 to 6 or
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from 6 to 1. Forcing the dial may damage the tool.
When changing the dial direction, always turn the
dial moving it through each intermediate number.
Lighting up the front lamp
WARNING:
Never look into the light directly. Direct light causes
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damage to your eyes.
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1. Slide switch
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1. Dial