Makita DUC256 Instruction Manual page 19

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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
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 battery is operated in a manner that causes it
to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops and the main power lamp blinks in
green. 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 or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the main power lamp lights up in red.
In this case, let the tool and battery cool before turning
the tool on again.
NOTE: In high temperature environment, the overheat
protection likely to work and the tool stops
automatically.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically and the main power lamp blinks in red. 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%
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To turn on the tool, press the main power switch until
the main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off,
press the main power switch again.
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Fig.6:
indicator
3. Main power switch
NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green if the
switch trigger is pulled under unoperatable conditions.
The lamp blinks in one of the following conditions.
•
When
the
while
and the switch trigger.
•
When
switch
chain
•
When
chain
down the lock-off lever and pulling the
switch trigger.
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.
To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch
will automatically shut down when the switch trigger is
not pulled for a certain period after the main power
switch is turned on.
You can use the tool in the Torque Boost mode for
cutting thick branches or hard branches. To use the tool
in the Torque Boost mode, when the tool is turned off,
press the main power switch for a few seconds until the
mode indicator lights up in green.
NOTE: You can use the tool in the Torque Boost
mode up to 60 seconds. Depending on the usage
conditions, this mode shifts to the normal mode in less
than 60 seconds.
NOTE: If the mode indicator blinks in green when you
press the main power switch for a few seconds, the
Torque Boost mode is not available. In this case,
follow the steps below.
•
The Torque
not
cutting operation. Wait for more than 10
seconds, and then press the main power switch
for a few seconds again.
•
If you
Boost
the use of the Torque Boost mode is
restricted to protect the battery. If the Torque
Boost mode is not available after waiting for
more than 10 seconds, replace the battery
cartridge with a fully charged one, or recharge
the battery cartridge.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for tool/
battery protection system.
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1. Main power lamp 2. Mode
you turn
main power
holding down the lock-off lever
you pull
trigger while
brake is applied.
you release
brake while
Boost mode
available right
use the
mode several
on
switch
the
the
the
holding
is
after the
Torque
times,