Indicating remaining battery capacity
(Country specific)
► 1. Battery indicator
When you pull the switch trigger, the battery indicator
shows the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
Blinking
On
Off
NOTE:
•
Approximately one minute after the motor stops,
the indicators go off to save the battery power.
To check the remaining battery capacity, slightly
pull the switch trigger.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indications. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
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Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally and the battery indicator shows following state. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
Battery indicator
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
► 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 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.
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On
Off
Tool is overheated
1
2
Off
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
Charge the
malfunctioned.
Blinking
Remaining
capacity
0% to 25%
battery.
The battery
may have