Makita DCE090 Manuel D'instructions page 11

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
To install the battery cartridge, open the cover while
releasing the hook. Align the tongue on the battery
cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into
place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a
little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper
side of the button, it is not locked completely.
After installing or removing the battery cartridges, make
sure that the cover is closed and locked by the hook.
► Fig.2: 1. Cover 2. Hook
To remove the battery cartridges, lift the battery car-
tridge while pushing the button on the front of the
cartridge.
► Fig.3: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery
cartridge.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.4: 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 a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
► Fig.5: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.
Battery indicator status
On
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Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
Off
Blinking
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
Remaining
battery
capacity
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery