Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Main Power Switch - Makita XCU05 Manual De Instrucciones

Overload protection

When the battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current,
the tool automatically stops and the main power
lamp blinks in green. 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.

Overheat protection

When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool
stops automatically and the main power lamp
lights up in red. In this case, let the tool and bat-
tery cool before turning the tool on again.
NOTE: In high temperature environment, the
overheat protection likely to work and the tool
stops automatically.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool
stops automatically and the main power lamp
blinks in red. In this case, remove the battery
from the tool and charge the battery.

Main power switch

WARNING: Always turn off the main
power switch when not in use.
To turn on the tool, press the main power switch
until the main power lamp lights up in green. To
turn off, press the main power switch again.
► 1. Main power lamp 2. Main power switch
NOTE: The main power lamp blinks in green if
the switch trigger is pulled under unoperatable
conditions. The lamp blinks in one of the fol-
lowing conditions.
• When you turn on the main power switch
while holding down the lock-off lever and
the switch trigger.
• When you pull the switch trigger while the
chain brake is applied.
• When you release the chain brake while
holding down the lock-off lever and pulling
the switch trigger.
NOTE: This chain saw employs the auto pow-
er-off function. To avoid unintentional start up,
the main power switch will automatically shut
down when the switch trigger is not pulled for
a certain period after the main power switch is
turned on.
You can use the tool in the Torque Boost mode
for cutting thick branches or hard branches. To
use the tool in the Torque Boost mode, when the
tool is turned off, press the main power switch for
a few seconds until the main power lamp lights
up in yellow.
NOTE: You can use the tool in the Torque
Boost mode up to 30 seconds. Depending on
the usage conditions, this mode shifts to the
normal mode in less than 30 seconds.
NOTE: If the main power lamp blinks in yellow
when you press the main power switch for a
few seconds, the Torque Boost mode is not
available. In this case, follow the steps below.
1
• The Torque Boost mode is not available
right after the cutting operation. Wait for
2
more than 10 seconds, and then press the
main power switch again.
• If you use the Torque Boost mode several
times, the use of the Torque Boost mode
is restricted to protect the battery. If the
Torque Boost mode is not available after
waiting for more than 10 seconds, replace
the battery cartridge with a fully charged
one, or recharge the battery cartridge.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red
or blinks in red or green, refer to the instruc-
tions for tool/battery protection system.
NOTE: The Torque Boost mode cannot be
used when the battery cartridge BL1815N or
BL1820B is installed.
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