Makita DSC251 Manuel D'instructions page 13

How to fit the Dust Bag
► Fig.8: 1. Dust Bag
1. Place the open end of the Dust Bag over the Dust
Bag Holder and secure in place with the draw strings.
2. Give the bag a sharp tug to ensure it is properly
secured.
CAUTION:
The Dust Bag is made from non-
flammable material but very hot debris, such as
that produced when cutting with a worn Tipped
Saw blade, can melt the material. Be aware of this
possibility when using the Dust Bag.
Battery Indicator function
► Fig.9: 1. Battery Indicator
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity. (see table 1)
Table 1
Battery indicator status
:On :Off :Blinking
Automatic speed change function
► Fig.10: 1. Mode Indicator
The tool has 'high speed mode' and 'high torque mode'.
It will select the operating mode automatically, accord-
ing to the work load. When the mode indicator lights up
during operation, the tool is in high torque mode. (see
table 2)
Table 2
Mode indicator status
Tool / battery protection function
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following
conditions:
- The tool is overloaded
- The tool overheats
- The battery capacity is not enough
If the tool is repeatedly operated under these condi-
tions, the protection system will lock the tool.
Remaining battery
capacity
5 0 %-1 0 0 %
2 0 %-5 0 %
0 %-2 0 %
Charge the battery
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
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Overload protection
If the tool is overloaded during cutting, it will automati-
cally stop. In this situation, turn the tool off and remove
the cause of the overload then restart the tool.
Protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
will lock and the battery indicator shows the state as
table 3.
Table 3
Battery indicator
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops auto-
matically and the battery indicator shows the state as
table 4.
In this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool
on again.
Table 4
Battery indicator
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.
TIPPED SAW REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
WARNING:
Switch off the tool and remove
the battery before replacing the blade, to prevent
accidental operation resulting in serious personal
injury.
► Fig.11: 1. Tipped Saw Cover 2. Bolt 3. Washer
4. Tipped Saw Guide 5. Tipped Saw 6. Pin
7. Hole 8. Tipped Saw Cover Retaining Bolt
:On :Off :Blinking
Protection lock works
:On :Off :Blinking
Tool is overheated