7• Low battery voltage:The remaining battery capacity is too lowand the tool will not operate. In this situation,remove and recharge the battery.Battery remaining capacity indicator (only formodels with Battery BL3622A)Battery BL3622A is equipped with the battery remainingcapacity indicator.12011715Press the CHECK button to indicate the batteryremaining capacity. The indicator lamps will then lightfor approx. three seconds.Indicator lampsLighted Off BlinkingE FRemaining capacity70% to 100%45% to 70%20% to 45%0% to 20%Charge the battery.The battery may havemalfunctioned.011713• When only the lowermost indicator lamp (next tothe "E") blinks, or when none of the indicatorlamps light, the battery capacity has run out, sothe tool does not operate. In these cases, chargethe battery or replace the empty battery with a fullycharged one.• When two or more indicator lamps do not lighteven after charging is complete, the battery hasreached the end of its service life.• When the upper two and lower two indicator lampslight alternately, the battery may havemalfunctioned. Contact your local Makitaauthorized service center.NOTE:• The indicated capacity may be lower than theactual level during use or immediately after usingthe tool.• Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differslightly from the actual capacity.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before carrying outany work on the tool.Battery adapter (Accessory)124352301114912011229CAUTION:• Before using battery adapter, read all instructionson tools using battery.• When charging a battery cartridge, first remove itfrom the battery adapter and then charge it. It isnot allowed to charge the battery cartridge whileusing battery adapter.Installing or removing battery adapter• Always switch off the tool before insertion orremoval of the battery adapter.1. Hook2. Belt1. Battery cartridge2. Button3. Adapter4. Hook5. Tool1. Indicator lamps2. CHECK button