Makita LXDG01Z Owners Manual - Page 6

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power. 2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life. 3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge 1 1. Button 2. Red part 3. Battery cartridge 2 Switch action 1. Slide switch 1 011466 CAUTION: • Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the slide switch actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when the rear of the slide switch is depressed. • Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain firm grasp on tool. To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the front of the slide switch to lock it. To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position. Indication lamp with multi function 1 1. Indication lamp 3 011471 • Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the 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. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red part on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. • Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. 011472 Indication lamps are located in two positions. When the battery cartridge is inserted on the tool with the slide switch positioned in the "O (OFF)" position, the indication lamp flickers quickly for approximately one second. If it does not flicker so, the battery cartridge or indication lamp is broken. − Overload protection − When the tool is overloaded, the indication lamp lights up. When the load on the tool is reduced, the lamp goes out. − If the tool continues to be overloaded and the indication lamp continues to light up for approximately two seconds, the tool stops. This prevents the motor and its related parts from being damaged. − In this case, to start the tool again, move the slide switch to the "O (OFF)" position once and then to the "I (ON)" position. 6