Makita DCU180 Instruction Manual

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13 ENGLISHRemoving the battery cartridge1. Rotate the lock lever, and then open the cover ofthe battery box.2. Pull out the battery cartridge from the battery boxwhile sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.1Ź 1. Button3. Pull out the lock key.4. Close the cover of the battery box, and then rotatethe lock lever.Machine / battery protection systemThe machine is equipped with a machine/batteryprotection system. This system automatically cuts offpower to the motor to extend machine and battery life.The machine will automatically stop during operationif the machine or battery cartridge is under one of thefollowing conditions. A short beep sound is emittedbefore the machine stops automatically. The batteryindicators and LED indicators blink while the beepsound is emitted.Overload protectionWhen the machine is operated in a manner that causesit to draw an abnormally high current, the machine auto-matically stops without any indication. In this situation,turn the machine off and remove the cause of overload,and then turn the machine on to restart.Overheat protectionWhen the machine is overheated, the machine stopsautomatically. Let the machine cool down before turningthe machine on again. The overheat protection is likelyto work under high temperature environment.Overdischarge protectionWhen the battery capacity becomes low, the machinestops automatically. If the machine does not operateeven when the switches are operated, remove thebattery cartridge and charge it.Switching the battery cartridge1Ź 1. Battery selection switchUp to two battery cartridges can be installed in thebattery box, although the machine uses one batterycartridge for operation. Before operating the machine,select the battery cartridge used for operation by press-ing the number on the battery selection switch.NOTICE: If only one battery cartridge is installed inthe battery box, be sure to select the battery box inwhich the battery cartridge is installed.Indicating the remaining batterycapacity on the battery boxCAUTION: Before checking the remainingbattery capacities or switching the battery car-tridge, be sure to stop the machine.1 1 2Ź 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button