Makita DCU603 Instruction Manual page 28

NOTE: If you continue to pull the switch trigger even
if you hear the short beep sound, the machine stops
automatically. After the machine stops automatically,
the beep sound continues and the support brake is
enabled. To cancel the beep sound and release the
support brake, release the switch trigger and pull the
brake lever. Do not push the machine forcibly without
releasing the support brake.
NOTE: You can check the remaining battery capacity
even if the lock key is not inserted.
NOTE: The battery indicators for remaining battery
capacity is just for a reference. The actual bat-
tery capacity may differ depending on the usage
conditions.
Checking the battery level on the
battery cartridge
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.34: 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
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.
Switching the battery cartridge
► Fig.35: 1. Battery selection switch
The machine uses 2 battery cartridges for operation
at a time. Up to 4 battery cartridges can be installed
to the machine. Before operating the machine, select
the battery cartridges used for operation by turning the
battery selection switch.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTICE:
If the battery cartridge is in the follow-
ing condition, the machine does not work even if
you switch the battery with the battery selection
switch.
• The remaining capacity of at least one of the
battery cartridges is empty.
• At least one of the battery cartridges is
overheated.
In this case, remove the empty or overheated
battery cartridge, or replace the battery cartridge
with a charged one.
NOTE: If only 2 battery cartridges are installed to the
machine, be sure to select the installed battery car-
tridges with the battery selection switch.
Control panel
CAUTION:
Always lock the brake lever and
turn off the machine when not in use.
Power button
► Fig.36: 1. Main power lamp 2. Power button
To turn on the machine, lock the brake lever and
release the switch trigger, and then press the power
button. The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn
off the machine, lock the brake lever, and then press the
power button.
NOTE: An electrical test is performed the first time
the machine is driven after the machine is turned on.
If a problem is detected, the main power lamp blinks
in red or green alternately. In this case, refer to the
section for troubleshooting.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system or the section for
troubleshooting.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the machine
will automatically shut down when the machine is
stopped and not operated for a certain period after
the machine is turned on.
NOTE: If you press the power button while pulling the
switch trigger, the machine does not turn on. Release
the switch trigger, and then press the power button.
Forward/reverse and speed button
► Fig.37: 1. Forward/reverse button 2. Speed button
Press the forward/reverse button to switch between the
forward mode and reverse mode. Press the speed but-
ton to switch between low speed, medium speed, and
high speed. When the power is turned on, the forward
mode and low speed are set.
NOTE: The forward/reverse button is not available
while pulling the switch trigger.
NOTE: A short beep sound comes out when operat-
ing the machine in reverse.
NOTE: The speed button is not available when oper-
ating the machine in reverse.
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