Functional Description - Makita DLM380 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing the battery cartridge.
• Make sure that you lock the battery cover before
use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may cause
damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the
red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may acci-
dentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you
or someone around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
NOTE:
• The tool does not work with only one battery
cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1. Pull the battery cover locking lever toward yourself
and open the battery cover.
► Fig.1: 1. Battery cover locking lever 2. Battery cover
2. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the hous-
ing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it
locks in place with a little click. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is
not locked completely.
► Fig.2: 1. Battery cover 2. Battery cartridge
3. Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► Fig.3: 1. Battery cartridge 2. Lock key
4. Close the battery cover and push it on until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge from
the mower;
1. Pull the battery cover locking lever toward yourself
and open the battery cover.
2. Slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the
front of the cartridge.
3. Pull out the lock key.
4. Close the battery cover.
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 automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following con-
ditions. In some conditions, the indicators light up.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. 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 without any indications. The tool does not
start even if turning on the tool. In this situation, let the
tool or battery cool before turning the tool on again.
NOTE: The battery overheat protection works only
with a battery cartridge with a star marking. The tool
overheat protection system works with any battery
cartridges.
► Fig.4: 1. Star marking
Overdischarge protection
► Fig.5: 1. Battery indicator
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the battery
indicator blinks on the applicable battery side. By further
use, the tool stops and the battery indicator lights up about
10 seconds. In this situation, charge the battery cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.6: 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
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have