Overload Protection - Makita DGA404 Manuel D'instructions

Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
Automatic speed change function
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► 1. Mode indicator
Mode indicator status
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 sys-
tem. 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 con-
ditions. 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.
Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode
Overheat protection for tool
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.
Battery indicator
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
Battery indicator
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.
Shaft lock
CAUTION:
• Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
moving. The tool may be damaged.
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► 1. Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
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On Off Blinking
Tool is overheated
On Off Blinking
Protection lock works