Overload Protection - Makita DHS680 Instruction Manual

When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
Automatic speed change function
► 1. Mode indicator
Mode indicator status
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator
lights up during operation, the tool is in high torque
mode.
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 are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode

Overload protection

When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indications. 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
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally and the battery indicator shows following state. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
Battery indicator
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
Battery indicator
In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning
the tool off and on. To release the protection lock,
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
until the charging finishes.
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Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten
the lever securely.
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2
► 1. Lever 2. Depth guide
Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and
move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut,
secure the base by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
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On Off
Tool is overheated
On Off
Protection lock works
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Blinking
Blinking