Overdischarge Protection; Overload Protection; Overheat Protection - Makita DFT085F Instruction Manual

Checking the remaining battery
capacity (BL1460A)
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► 1 . Indicator lamps 2. Check button
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
When charging
When the charging begins, the first (far left) indicating lamp
begins to flicker. Then, as charging proceeds, the other lamps
light, one after the other, to indicate the battery capacity.
NOTE: If the indicator lamp does not turn on or flicker
when charging, the battery may be faulty. In this case,
ask your local service center.
When using
When the tool is switched on, the lamps will light to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. When the tool is
switched off, the light goes out after approx. 5 seconds.
When pushing the check button with the tool switched off, the indi-
cator lamps turn on for approx. 5 seconds to show battery capacity.
If the orange lamp flickers, the tool stops because of little
remaining battery capacity (Auto-stop mechanism). Charge the
battery cartridge or use a charged battery cartridge at this time.
When the tool is used with the battery that has not been
used for a long time and is switched on, no lamps may
light up. The tool stops because of little remaining bat-
tery capacity at this time. Charge the battery properly.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. 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 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.
70%-100%
Switch action
50%-70%
WARNING:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
35%-50%
the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
20%-35%
the switch trigger to stop.
0%-20%
► 1 . Switch trigger
NOTE: For approximately one second after fastening,
the tool does not work even with the switch pulled.
Lighting up the front lamp
► 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.
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Before installing the battery car-
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Do not look in the light or see the