Makita DML812 DML812 Instruction Manual - Page 6

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. Indicating the remaining battery capacity (Fig. 2) Only for battery cartridges with the indicator 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 Lighted Off Blinking Remaining capacity 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% Charge the battery. The battery may have malfunctioned. Selecting the mode During the light is on, press the MODE button to cycle through spot, flood and spot + flood settings. Turn on strobe lighting (Fig. 4) Press and hold the MODE button until the appliance turns strobe mode. To turn off the strobe mode, simply press MODE button. Battery protection system The tool is equipped with the protection system, which automatically cuts off the output power for long service life. The light goes off during operation when the remaining battery capacity gets low. This is caused by the activation of the protection system and does not show trouble. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool and charge it. Head angle (Fig. 5) CAUTION: When changing the head angle, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the head and the tool body. The head angle can be adjusted in 4 stages. Hook (Fig. 6) CAUTION: When raising the hook, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the hook and the tool body. NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity. Lighting up the light (Fig. 3) CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. Push the power button to light up the light. To turn off the light, push the power button again. NOTE: The appliance turns on at the same mode as the last setting. Shoulder Strap (Fig. 7) The shoulder strap can be installed by clips at both ends. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 6 English