Makita DLM382 Instruction Manual page 12

To install the battery cartridge;
1. Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
► Fig.13: 1. Battery cover 2. Battery cover locking
lever
2. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the mower then slide the cartridge until it locks in
place with a little click.
► Fig.14: 1. Battery cartridge
3.
Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► Fig.15: 1. Lock key
4. Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge from the mower;
1. Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
2.
Pull out the battery cartridge from the mower while
sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3. Pull out the lock key.
4. Close the battery cover.
Machine / battery protection system
The machine is equipped with a machine/battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts off
power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The
machine will automatically stop during operation if the
machine or battery is placed under one of the following
conditions.
Overload protection
When the machine is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the machine
automatically stops without any indication. In this situ-
ation, turn the machine off and stop the application that
caused the machine to become overloaded. Then turn
the machine on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the machine is overheated, the machine stops
automatically. Let the machine cool down before turning
the machine on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the machine
stops automatically. If the product does not operate
even when the switches are operated, remove the bat-
teries from the machine and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
► Fig.16: 1. Battery indicator
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the bat-
tery indicator blinks on the applicable battery side. By
further use, the machine stops and the battery indicator
lights up about 10 seconds. In this situation, charge the
battery cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.17: 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
WARNING:
tridge, always check to see that the switch lever
actuates properly and returns to the original
position when released. Operating a machine with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
NOTE: The mower does not start without pressing the
switch button even the switch lever is pulled.
NOTE: Mower may not start due to the overload
when you try to mow long or dense grass at a time.
Increase the mowing height in this case.
This mower is equipped with the interlock switch and
handle switch. If you notice anything unusual with either
of these switches, stop operation immediately and
have them checked by your nearest Makita Authorized
Service Center.
1. Install the battery cartridges. Insert the lock key
into the interlock switch and then close the battery
cover.
► Fig.18: 1. Battery cartridge 2. Lock key
2.
Press the switch button and hold it.
3.
Grab the upper handle and pull the switch lever.
► Fig.19: 1. Switch button 2. Switch lever
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Off Blinking
Before installing the battery car-
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.