Makita XT286SM1 XRU11 Instruction Manual - Page 7

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Status Overload Indicator On Off Blinking WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up. Installing or removing battery cartridge Overheat Over discharge CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury. 2 1 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. Overload protection If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other debris, and the middle indicators start blinking and the tool automatically stops. 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 for tool or battery There are two types of overheating; tool overheating and battery overheating. When the tool over heating occurs, all speed indicators blink. When the battery over heating occurs, indicator blinks. If the overheating occurs, the tool stops automatically. Let the tool and/or battery cool down before turning the tool on again. Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops automatically and indicator blinks. If the tool does not operate even when the switches are operated, remove the batteries from the tool and charge the batteries. Indicating the remaining battery capacity Only for battery cartridges with the indicator 1 Tool / battery protection system 2 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: ► 1 . Indicator lamps 2. Check button 7 ENGLISH