Makita DUA300 Instruction Manual

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10 ENGLISHOverheat protectionWhen the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stopsautomatically and the main power lamp lights up in red.In this case, let the tool and battery cool before turningthe tool on again.NOTE: In high temperature environment, the over-heat protection likely to work and the tool stopsautomatically.Overdischarge protectionWhen the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stopsautomatically and the main power lamp blinks in red. Inthis case, remove the battery from the tool and chargethe battery.Main power switchWARNING: Always turn off the main powerswitch when not in use.To turn on the tool, press the main power switch untilthe main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off,press the main power switch again.1 23► 1. Main power lamp 2. Mode indicator 3. Mainpower switchNOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green whenyou turn on the main power switch while holding downthe lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger. In thiscase, release the switch trigger and the lock-off lever,and then turn on the main power switch.NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switchwill automatically shut down when the switch triggeris not pulled for a certain period after the main powerswitch is turned on.You can use the tool in the Torque Boost mode forcutting thick branches or hard branches. To use the toolin the Torque Boost mode, when the tool is turned off,press the main power switch for a few seconds until themode indicator lights up in green.NOTE: You can use the tool in the Torque Boostmode up to 60 seconds. Depending on the usageconditions, this mode shifts to the normal mode inless than 60 seconds.NOTE: If the mode indicator blinks in green whenyou press the main power switch for a few seconds,the Torque Boost mode is not available. In this case,follow the steps below.•The Torque Boost mode is not available rightafter the cutting operation. Wait for more than 10seconds, and then press the main power switchfor a few seconds again.•If you use the Torque Boost mode several times,the use of the Torque Boost mode is restricted toprotect the battery. If the Torque Boost mode isnot available after waiting for more than 10 sec-onds, replace the battery cartridge with a fullycharged one, or recharge the battery cartridge.NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red orblinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for tool/battery protection system.Switch actionWARNING: For your safety, this tool isequipped with lock-off lever which prevents thetool from unintended starting. NEVER use the toolif it runs when you simply pull the switch triggerwithout pressing the lock-off lever. Return thetool to our authorized service center for properrepairs BEFORE further usage.WARNING: NEVER tape down or defeat pur-pose and function of lock-off lever.CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-tridge into the tool, always check to see that theswitch trigger actuates properly and returns tothe "OFF" position when released.NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-out pressing the lock-off lever. This can causeswitch breakage.To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,depress the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.The tool speed increases by increasing pressure on theswitch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.21► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever