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 are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicators light up.
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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
automatically and the overheat indicator lights up about
60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool before
turning the tool on again.
Overheat protection for battery
When the battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically without any indications. The tool does not
start even if pulling the switch trigger. In this situation,
let the battery cool before turning the tool on again.
NOTE:
The battery overheat protection works only with a
battery cartridge with a star marking.
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Overdischarge protection
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the
battery indicator blinks on the applicable battery side.
By further use, the tool stops and the battery indicator
lights up about 10 seconds. In this situation, charge the
battery cartridge.
1. Battery indicator
2. Overheat
indicator
1
overheated,
the
tool
1. Star marking
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
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Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
Lighted
stops
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NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Adjusting depth of cut
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
•
lever securely.
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2
Indicator lamps
Off
Blinking
1. Lever
1. Indicator lamps
2. CHECK button
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.