Makita DHP481 Instruction Manual

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6NOTE:• Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differslightly from the actual capacity.Indicating the remaining battery capacity(Country specific)1014696When you pull the switch trigger, the LED display showsthe remaining battery capacity as the following table.LED indicator status Remaining battery capacityAbout 50% or moreAbout 20% - 50%About less than 20%013980NOTE:• The LED display goes off approximately oneminute after releasing the switch trigger to savethe battery power. To check the remaining batterycapacity, slightly pull the switch trigger.• When the LED display lights up but the tool doesnot work even with a recharged battery cartridge,cool down the tool fully. If the condition does notchange, have the tool repaired by a Makita localservice center.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch triggeractuates properly and returns to the "OFF"position when released.1014708To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Toolspeed is increased by increasing pressure on the switchtrigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.Lighting up the front lamp1014709CAUTION:• Do not look in the light or see the source of lightdirectly.Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lampkeeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.The lamp goes out 10 -15 seconds after releasing thetrigger.NOTE:• When the tool is overheated, the tool stopsautomatically and the lamp starts flashing. In thiscase, release the switch trigger. The lamp turns offin one minute.• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or itmay lower the illumination.Reversing switch actionCAUTION:• Always check the direction of rotation beforeoperation.• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comesto a complete stop. Changing the direction ofrotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.• When not operating the tool, always set thereversing switch lever to the neutral position.1. Lamp1. Switch trigger1. LED display