Makita DLS600 Instruction Manual page 17

Canceling lock by protection system
If the protection system is activated repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator blinks.
In this case, turn off the switch and remove the cause
which is activating the protection system, and then turn
on the switch again. If the tool does not work after turn-
ing on the switch again, remove the battery cartridge
and charge it.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
► Fig.6: 1. Battery indicator
When you pull the switch trigger, the battery indicator
indicates the remaining battery capacity.
Battery indicator status
On Off
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.7: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
Blinking
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
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.
Automatic speed change function
► Fig.8: 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.
Stopper pin
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
To release the stopper pin, keep applying a slight
downward pressure on the handle and then pulling the
stopper pin.
► Fig.9: 1. Stopper pin
Blade guard
WARNING:
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
WARNING:
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard
in good condition for safe operation. Stop the
operation immediately if there are any irregularity
of the blade guard. Check to assure spring loaded
return action of guard.
► Fig.10: 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
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Off Blinking
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
Never defeat or remove the blade
Never use the tool if the blade
Remaining
capacity
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.