Makita WT001G Instruction Manual page 8

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.
Tool / 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 auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool or battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops without any indication. In this sit-
uation, 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. In this case, let the tool and battery cool
before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
When you pull the eject lever, the bolt tip is ejected from
the tool.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger 2. Eject lever
Battery power lamp
When the remaining battery capacity becomes low,
the battery power lamp blinks. Charge the battery or
replace the battery with fully charged one. When the
remaining battery capacity becomes much lower, the
tool stops and the battery power lamp lights up.
► Fig.4: 1. Battery power lamp
Hook
CAUTION:
Be sure to attach the shoulder belt
included in the tool as the standard accessory.
Use the shoulder belt for carrying the tool, and
never use the hook for other purposes such as
the fall prevention at high location. If the hook is
used for other purposes, excessive load may break
them and cause serious injury to the operator and
person around/underneath the operator.
CAUTION:
When using shoulder belt, make
sure that the hook is securely fixed to the tool. If
the hook is loose, tighten the hook's screw to fix the
hook.
CAUTION:
When you attach the shoulder
belt to the hook, be sure to attach it securely. If it
is attached incompletely, the tool may come off and
cause an injury.
CAUTION:
When using shoulder belt, care-
fully inspect the hook for damage, cracks, or
deformation.
CAUTION:
When carrying the tool using
the shoulder belt, be careful not to entangle the
shoulder belt with your body or objects and not to
hit objects with the tool. Failure to do so may cause
an accident.
CAUTION:
Remove the shoulder belt from
the hook before operating the tool. Failure to do
so may lose your balance at operation and cause an
accident.
Attach the shoulder belt included in the tool as the
standard accessory to the hook for carrying the tool.
Remove the shoulder belt from the hook before operat-
ing the tool.
► Fig.5: 1. Hook 2. Shoulder belt
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger
is released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
Accidental re-start preventive
function
Even if you install the battery cartridge while pulling the
switch trigger, the tool does not start.
To start the tool, first release the switch trigger and then
pull the switch trigger.
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