Makita TD001G Instruction Manual page 8

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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 battery is operated in a manner that causes it
to draw an abnormally high current, the tool stops auto-
matically. 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 is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and the front lamps blink. In this situation, let the
tool 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.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Switch action
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
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.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
NOTE: The tool automatically stops if you keep pull-
ing the switch trigger for about 6 minutes.
NOTE: While pulling the switch trigger, any other
buttons do not work.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
► Fig.4: 1. Front lamp
► Fig.5: 1. Button
Pull the switch trigger to turn on the front lamps. To turn off,
release the switch trigger. The front lamps go out approxi-
mately 10 seconds after releasing the switch trigger.
To turn off the front lamps within 10 seconds, press and
hold the button for a few seconds.
To disable the front lamps, turn off the lamp status. To
turn off the lamp status, first pull and release the switch
trigger. Within 10 seconds after releasing the switch
trigger, press and hold the button
When the lamp status is off, the front lamps will not turn
on even if the trigger is pulled.
To turn on the lamp status again, press and hold the
button for a few seconds.
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the front lamps
flash for one minute, and then the LED display goes off.
In this case, cool down the tool before operating again.
NOTE: To confirm the lamp status, pull the trigger.
When the front lamps light up by pulling the switch
trigger, the lamp status is on. When the front lamps
do not light up, the lamp status is off.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the front lamps. Be careful not to scratch the lens of
front lamps, or it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
► Fig.6: 1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
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for a few seconds.