Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection; Main Power Switch - Makita DUC204 Instruction Manual

Overheat protection

When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the main power lamp lights up in red.
In this case, let the tool and battery cool before turning
the tool on again.
NOTE: In high temperature environment, the over-
heat protection likely to work and the tool stops
automatically.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops auto-
matically and the main power lamp blinks in red. In this case,
remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.

Main power switch

WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
press the main power switch again.
1. Main power lamp 2. Main power switch
NOTE:
switch trigger is pulled under unoperatable conditions.
holding down the lock-off lever and the switch
trigger.
brake is applied.
down the lock-off lever and pulling the switch
trigger.
NOTE:
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch trigger is not pulled for a certain period after
the main power switch is turned on.
press the main power switch for a few seconds until the
main power lamp lights up in yellow.
NOTE:
to 30 seconds. Depending on the usage conditions, this
mode shifts to the normal mode in less than 30 seconds.
NOTE: If the main power lamp blinks in yellow when
you press the main power switch for a few seconds,
follow the steps below.
the cutting operation. Wait for more than 10 sec-
onds, and then press the main power switch again.
not available after waiting for more than 10 sec-
onds, replace the battery cartridge with a fully
charged one, or recharge the battery cartridge.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for tool/
battery protection system.
NOTE:
battery cartridge BL1815N, BL1820, or BL1820B is installed.
Switch action
WARNING:
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with lock-off lever which prevents the tool from unin-
tended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when
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you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return the tool to our authorized ser-
vice center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
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1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever
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For your safety, this tool is equipped
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
Before installing the battery car-
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