Makita DCL181F Instruction Manual

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4 ENGLISHFUNCTIONALDESCRIPTIONCAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore adjusting or checking function on the tool.CAUTION: Take care not to trap inger(s)between cleaner and battery as shown in diagramwhen loading battery. Trapping inger(s) may causeinjury.Installing or removing batterycartridgeCAUTION: Always switch off the tool beforeinstalling or removing of the battery cartridge.CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-tridge irmly when installing or removing batterycartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the batterycartridge irmly may cause them to slip off your handsand result in damage to the tool and battery cartridgeand a personal injury.123Ź 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridgeTo remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the toolwhile sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on thebattery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slipit into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in placewith a little click. If you can see the red indicator on theupper side of the button, it is not locked completely.CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridgefully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing inju ry toyou or someone around you.CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridgeforcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it isnot being inserted correctly.Battery protection systemLithium-ion battery with star marking1Ź 1. Star markingLithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equippedwith a protection system. This system automaticallycuts off power to the tool to extend battery life.The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following conditions:Overloaded:The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to drawan abnormally high current.In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the applicationthat caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turnthe tool on to restart.If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In thissituation, let the battery cool before turning the tool on again.Low battery voltage:The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will notoperate. In this situation, remove and recharge the battery.Indicating the remaining batterycapacityOnly for battery cartridges with the indicator12Ź 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button