Makita XT286SM1 XBU03 Instruction Manual - Page 7

2 1 3 ► 1 . Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the machine 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. Indicating the remaining battery capacity Only for battery cartridges with the indicator 1 2 ► 1 . Indicator lamps 2. Check button Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. Indicator lamps Remaining capacity NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity. 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 following 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 without any indication. 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 When the machine or battery is overheated, the machine stops automatically. In this case, let the machine and battery cool before turning the machine on again. Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough, the machine stops automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the machine and charge the battery. Switch action WARNING: Before installing the battery cartridge into the machine, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. 1 Lighted Off Blinking 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% Charge the battery. The battery may have malfunctioned. ► 1 . Switch trigger To start the machine, simply pull the switch trigger. The speed increases by increasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. 7 ENGLISH