Overheat Protection; Adjusting Depth Of Cut; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DKP180 Instruction Manual

Overheat protection

This protection works when the tool or battery is over-
heated. In this situation, let the tool and battery cool
before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

This protection works when the remaining battery
capacity gets low. In this situation, remove the battery
from the tool and charge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► 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.
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.

Adjusting depth of cut

1
2
► 1 . Pointer 2. Knob
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the
knob on the front of the tool so that the pointer points
the desired depth of cut.
Switch action
1
► 1 . Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without press-
ing the lock-off lever. This can cause switch
breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-
off lever which prevents the tool from unin-
tended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
when you simply pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA
service center for proper repairs BEFORE fur-
ther usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and func-
tion of lock-off lever.
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