Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protec-
tion system. 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 is placed under one of the
following conditions:
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.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other
causes that could damage the tool and allows
the tool to stop automatically. Take all the fol-
lowing steps to clear the causes, when the tool
has been brought to a temporary halt or stop in
operation.
1.
Turn the tool 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 tool stops due to a cause not
described above, refer to the section for
troubleshooting.
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.
The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn
off, press the main power switch again.
Fig.5
► 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 tool employs the auto power-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.
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