Makita XAG04Z Makita XAG04Z Instruction Manual - Page 8

1. Slide switch Automatic speed change function 1 1. Mode indicator 1 015082 To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position by pushing the rear of the slide switch. 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. Accidental re-start preventive function Even if the battery cartridge is installed on the tool with the slide switch in the "I (ON)" position, the tool does not start. To start the tool, first slide the slide switch toward the "O (OFF)" position and then slide it toward the "I (ON)" position. Indicating remaining battery capacity (Country specific) 1. Battery indicator 1 015141 When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows the remaining battery capacity. The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following table. Battery indicator status Remaining battery capacity On Off Blinking 50% - 100% 20% - 50% 015096 0% - 20% Charge the battery 015142 Mode indicator status Operation mode High speed mode High torque mode 015098 This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode". It automatically changes operation mode depending on the work load. When mode indicator lights up during operation, the tool is in high torque mode. 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. In some conditions, the indicator lights up. Overload protection When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically stops without any indications. 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 When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically and the battery indicator shows following state. In this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on again. Battery indicator On Off Blinking Tool is overheated 015140 Releasing protection lock When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool is locked and the battery indicator shows the following state. 8