Overload Protection; Overheat Protection - Makita DLM480 Manual De Instrucciones

Machine / battery protection system
The machine is equipped with a machine/battery
protection system. This system automatically cuts off
power to the motor to extend machine and battery life.
The machine will automatically stop during operation if
the machine or battery is placed under one of the fol-
lowing conditions:

Overload protection

When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the machine
automatically stops and the main power lamp blinks in
green. In this situation, turn the machine off and stop
the application that caused the machine to become
overloaded. Then turn the machine on to restart.

Overheat protection

When the machine or battery is overheated, the
machine stops automatically and the main power lamp
lights up in red. In this case, let the machine and battery
cool before turning the machine on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the machine
stops automatically and the main power lamp blinks in
red. In this case, remove the battery from the machine
and charge the battery cartridges or change the battery
cartridges to fully charged ones.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that
could damage the machine and allows the machine to
stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear
the causes, when the machine has been brought to a
temporary halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the machine off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the machine and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
NOTICE:
If the machine stops due to a cause
not described above, refer to the section for
troubleshooting.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
► Fig.18: 1. Battery indicator
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the bat-
tery indicator blinks on the applicable battery side. By
further use, the machine stops and the battery indicator
lights up. In this situation, charge the battery cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.19: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Main power switch
WARNING:
switch when not in use.
► Fig.20: 1. Main power lamp 2. Main power switch
To turn on the machine, press the main power switch.
The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off the
machine, press the main power switch again.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch lever and drive lever (if equipped) are not
pulled for a certain period after the main power switch
is turned on.
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Off Blinking
Always turn off the main power
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.