Makita DBN500 Instruction Manual page 6

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Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is
automatically and the indicator blinks about 60 seconds.
In this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool
on again.
Overheat protection for battery
When the battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the battery indicator lights up about
60 seconds. The tool does not start even if pulling the
switch trigger. In this situation, let the battery cool before
turning the tool on again.
NOTE:
The battery overheat protection works only with a
battery cartridge with a star marking.
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Overdischarge protection
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
indicator blinks. By further use, the tool stops and the
indicator lights up about 60 seconds. In this situation,
charge the battery cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
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1. Battery indicator
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overheated, the tool
1. Star marking
1. Indicator lamps
2. CHECK button
1
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
Lighted
stops
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NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Using the trigger lock
CAUTION:
When not in use or after operating the tool, always
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lock the trigger with the trigger lock.
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The tool has trigger lock to avoid accidents by an
unintentional start. The trigger lock makes the trigger
unmovable and let the tool cause no firing.
To lock the trigger, set the lock button in the "LOCK"
position.
Before nailing, set the lock button in the " FREE"
position. When not in use, always set it in the "LOCK"
position and remove the battery cartridge from the tool.
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Indicator lamps
Off Blinking
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3
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
1. Trigger lock
2. Press to Lock
position
3. Press to Free
position