Makita DCL283F Instruction Manual page 6

Indicator lamps
Off
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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, set the slide switch to "O"
side and check that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
When the slide switch is set to "O" side:
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
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Fig.4
► 1 . Slide switch 2. Switch trigger
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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When the slide switch is set to "I" side:
While the slide switch is set to "I" side, the switch trig-
ger is pulled automatically and the cleaner continues
actuating. To stop the cleaner, set the slide switch to "O"
side and release the switch trigger.
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Fig.5
► 1 . Slide switch 2. Switch trigger
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, either squeeze the switch trigger or
set the slide switch in the "I" position.
While the cleaner is running, the lamp turns on.
The lamp goes out immediately after you stop
operation.
NOTE: When the remaining battery capacity gets low,
the lamp starts blinking. The timing, at which the lamp
starts blinking depends on the temperature at work
place and the battery cartridge conditions.
1 2
Fig.6
► 1 . Lamp 2. Slide switch 3. Switch trigger
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