Makita DUC303 Manuel D'instruction page 8

Capacity indicator status
On Off
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Main power switch
WARNING:
Always turn off the main power
switch when not in use.
To stand by the chain saw, press the main power switch
until the main power lamp lights up. To turn off, press
the main power switch again.
► 1. Main power switch
NOTE: The main power lamp brinks if the switch trigger is
pulled under unoperatable conditions. The lamp blinks if you
• turn on the main power switch while holding
down the lock-off lever and the switch trigger;
• pull the switch trigger while the chain brake is applied;
• release the chain brake while holding down the
lock-off lever and pulling the switch trigger.
NOTE: This chain saw employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch trigger is not pulled for a certain period after
the main power switch is turned on.
Switch action
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
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