Overheat Protection; Overload Protection - Makita DGA411 Manuel D'instruction

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Country specific
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
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► 1. Battery indicator
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status
On Off
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:

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 indication. 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.
Remaining
battery
capacity
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50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery

Overheat protection

When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally and the battery indicator shows following state. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
On
If the tool does not start, the battery may be overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before starting the
tool again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning
the tool off and on. To release the protection lock,
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
until the charging finishes.
On
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
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► 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
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