Makita XDT12T XDT12 Instruction Manual - Page 5

1 1 2 3 ► 1 . Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. Tool / battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection 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 without any indication. 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 battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically. In this situation, let the battery cool before turning the tool on again. Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery. NOTE: Overload protection will work only with batteries with star marking. ► 1 . Star marking Indicating the remaining battery capacity 1 ► 1 . Battery indicator When you pull the switch trigger, the LED display shows the remaining battery capacity. The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following table. Battery indicator status On Off Blinking Remaining battery capacity 50% to 100% 20% to 50% 0% to 20% Charge the battery NOTE: When the LED display goes off, the tool is turned off to save the battery power. To check the remaining battery capacity, slightly pull the switch trigger. NOTE: The LED display goes off approximately one minute after releasing the switch trigger. NOTE: When the LED display lights up and the tool stops even with a recharged battery cartridge, cool down the tool fully. If the status will not change, stop using and have the tool repaired by a Makita local service center. NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the light blinks for one minute as shown in the table below, and then the LED display goes off. In this case, cool down the tool before operating again. 5 ENGLISH