Makita DFL083F Instruction Manual page 7

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 auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, 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
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool
before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
LED indicator / Beeper
► Fig.6: 1. LED indicator
LED indicator / Beeper on the tool shows the following functions.
Function
Auto-stop with fastening
completion
Alarm against insuffi-
cient fastening
Alarm for low battery
capacity
Auto-stop with low
remaining battery
capacity
Check of the LED indi-
cator, light and beeper
operation
Status of the tool
The preset fasten- Lights up in green for
ing torque has been approximately one
achieved and the tool second.
has stopped.
The preset fastening Lights up in red.
torque has not been
achieved, because
the switch trigger has
released before complet-
ing the fastening.
The battery power Flickers in red slowly.
became low and it is
time to replace the
battery cartridge.
The battery power is Lights up in red.
almost used up and the
tool stopped.
When the battery Lights up first in green,
cartridge is installed, next red.
the tool checks for its (And then the light
LED indicator, light and comes on.)
beeper.
Reversing switch action
► Fig.4: 1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Lighting up the front lamp
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Status of the LED indicator/beeper
LED indicator
A long beep
A series of long beeps
A long beep
A series of very short
beeps
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Always check the direction of
Use the reversing switch only after
When not operating the tool,
Do not look in the light or see the
Action to be taken
Beeper
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Retighten the screw.
Replace the battery with
fully charged one.
Replace the battery with
fully charged one.
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