Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DVC665 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the appliance, 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.
Appliance / battery protection
system
The appliance is equipped with a appliance / battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts off
power to the motor to extend appliance and battery life.
The appliance will automatically stop during operation
if the appliance or battery is placed under one of the
following conditions.

Overload protection

When the appliance is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the appli-
ance automatically stops without any indication. In this
situation, turn the appliance off and stop the application
that caused the appliance to become overloaded. Then
turn the appliance on to restart.

Overheat protection

When the appliance is overheated, the appliance stops
automatically. Let the appliance cool down before turn-
ing the appliance on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity becomes low, the appliance
stops automatically. If the product does not operate
even when the switches are operated, remove the bat-
teries from the appliance and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► 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.
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Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch box position
The switch box can be hooked on either side of the
lower belt. Arrange the cord so that the switch box
comes to your desired side. To prevent the cord from
being damaged, pass the cord through the groove as
illustrated.
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► 1 . Groove 2. Cord
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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