Makita DVC150L Instruction Manual page 10

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Use with AC power:
WARNING:
Before plugging the cleaner,
always make sure that the cleaner is switched off.
Plugging the cleaner with the switch on may cause an
unexpected start resulting in serious personal injury.
Connect the plug to a power supply.
► Fig.3: 1. Plug (the shape and cord length may differ
from country to country)
The AC power indicator lights up when setting the
stand-by switch to "I" side.
► Fig.4: 1. AC power indicator
NOTE: Even operating in DC power mode, the cleaner is
automatically changed into AC power mode when plugged in.
NOTE: If the cleaner is unplugged during operation with
the battery inserted, the cleaner gets into stand-by state.
Use with battery:
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the cleaner is
switched off, unplugged, and the battery cartridge
is removed before adjusting or checking function
on the cleaner.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the cleaner and the battery
cartridge firmly when installing or removing bat-
tery cartridge. Failure to hold the cleaner and the
battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off
your hands and result in damage to the cleaner and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin-
gers when opening or closing the battery cover.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
To install the battery cartridge, release the lock first, and then
open the battery cover. After that, insert the battery cartridge.
► Fig.5: 1. Lock 2. Battery cover
Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove
in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. Then lock the
battery cover.
► Fig.6: 1. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button in front of the cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the cleaner, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE: The cleaner does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
NOTE: Remove the plug of the cleaner from the
extension cord when using the cleaner with the
batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.7: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
► Fig.8: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button
► Fig.9
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.
Battery indicator status
On
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Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
Off
Blinking
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
Remaining
battery
capacity
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery