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 machine or 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
If the machine or battery cartridge is overheated, the
machine stops automatically. When the machine is
overheated, the main power lamp lights up in red. When
the battery cartridge is overheated, the main power
lamp blinks in red. Let the machine and/or battery cool
down 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 cartridge or change the battery car-
tridge to fully charged one.
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.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.19: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient tem-
perature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Control panel
The control panel has the main power switch and the
mode switching button.
► Fig.20: 1. Soft no-load mode lamp 2. Noise reduc-
tion mode lamp 3. Mode switching button
4. Main power lamp 5. Main power switch
Main power switch
WARNING:
switch when not in use.
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 func-
tion. 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.
Mode switching button
You can switch the operating mode by pressing the
mode switching button. When the machine is turned on,
the machine starts up in the normal mode.
When you press the mode switching button, the machine shifts to
the soft no-load mode and the soft no-load mode lamp lights up in
green. In the soft no-load mode, you can minimizes start-up shock.
When you press the mode switching button again, the
machine shifts to the noise reduction mode and the noise
reduction mode lamp lights up in green. In the noise
reduction mode, you can decrease the noise at mowing.
When you press the mode switching button again, the
machine returns to the normal mode.
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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.