Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DSL801 Instruction Manual

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
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 or battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops and the lamp blinks. In this sit-
uation, 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 or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp lights up. In this case, let the
tool and 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.
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
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.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
with the lock button engaged.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
► Fig.3: 1. Trigger-lock button
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button 3. Trigger-
lock button
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from A (
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
After use, depress the trigger-lock button from B ( )
side.
For continuous operation, depress the lock button while
pulling the switch trigger, and then release the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, then
release it.
Speed adjusting dial
► Fig.5: 1. Speed adjusting dial
The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turn-
ing the speed adjusting dial. The table below shows
the number on the dial and the corresponding rotation
speed.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
NOTICE:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past
5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no
longer work.
Overload and overheat indicator
lamp
► Fig.6: 1. Indicator lamp
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the tool stops
automatically and the indicator lamp blinks in red. In this
case, reduce the load on the tool.
If the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically
and the indicator lamp lights up in red. In this case, let
the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.
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side to
) side and pull
Speed
-1
1,000 min
-1
1,200 min
-1
1,400 min
-1
1,600 min
-1
1,800 min