Makita DLS714 Instruction Manual

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17 ENGLISHOverdischarge protectionWhen the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stopsautomatically. If the product does not operate evenwhen the switches are operated, remove the batteriesfrom the tool and charge the batteries.Indicating the remaining batterycapacity► Fig.9: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check buttonPress the check button to indicate the remaining batterycapacities. The battery indicators correspond to eachbattery.Battery indicator status RemainingbatterycapacityOn Off Blinking50% to 100%20% to 50%0% to 20%Charge thebatteryIndicating the remaining batterycapacityOnly for battery cartridges with the indicator► Fig.10: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check buttonPress the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lampslight up for a few seconds.Indicator lamps RemainingcapacityLighted Off Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge thebattery.The batterymay havemalfunctioned.NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differ slightlyfrom the actual capacity.NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink whenthe battery protection system works.Automatic speed change function► Fig.11: 1. Mode indicatorMode indicator status Operation modeHigh speed modeHigh torque modeThis tool has "high speed mode" and "high torquemode". It automatically changes operation modedepending on the work load. When mode indicatorlights up during operation, the tool is in high torquemode.Stopper pinCAUTION: Always hold the handle whenreleasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handlesprings up and it may result in personal injury.To release the stopper pin, keep applying a slightdownward pressure on the handle and then pulling thestopper pin.► Fig.12: 1. Stopper pinBlade guardWARNING: Never defeat or remove the bladeguard or the spring which attaches to the guard.An exposed blade as a result of defeated guardingmay result in serious personal injury during operation.WARNING: Never use the tool if the bladeguard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty orremoved guard may result in serious personal injury.CAUTION: Always maintain the blade guardin good condition for safe operation. Stop theoperation immediately if there are any irregularityof the blade guard. Check to assure spring loadedreturn action of guard.► Fig.13: 1. Blade guardWhen lowering the handle, the blade guard raisesautomatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns toits original position when the cut is completed and thehandle is raised.