Makita DVC860L Instruction Manual page 10

Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following con-
ditions. In some conditions, the indicators light up.
Overload protection
If the tool is overloaded, the tool stops automatically. In
this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application
that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn
the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool
On
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and the battery indicator blink about 60 seconds.
In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Remaining battery capacity
indication
► Fig.5: 1. CHECK button
► Fig.6
Press the check button to make the battery indicators
show the remaining battery capacities. The battery
indicators correspond to each battery.
Remaining battery capacity
indication
Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
Blinking
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
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.
Switch action
► Fig.8: 1. Stand-by switch 2. Power button 3. Suction
force adjusting knob
To start the cleaner:
1. Set the stand-by switch to the "I" side. The cleaner
gets into stand-by state.
2. Press the power button.
To make the cleaner get into stand-by mode, press the
power button again.
To turn off the cleaner, set the stand-by switch to the
"O" side.
The suction power can be adjusted according to your
work need.
Suction power can be increased by turning the suc-
tion force adjusting knob from the
the symbol.
NOTICE:
• Always set the stand-by switch to the "O" side
when not using the cleaner for long time. The
cleaner consumes power during stand-by state.
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Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
symbol to
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have