Makita DLM465 Manuel D'instructions page 16

Machine / battery protection system
The machine is equipped with a machine/battery protection
system. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend machine and battery life. The machine will
automatically stop during operation if the machine or bat-
tery is placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the machine
automatically stops and the main power lamp blinks in
green. In this situation, turn the machine off and stop
the application that caused the machine to become
overloaded. Then turn the machine on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the machine or battery is overheated, the
machine stops automatically and the main power lamp
lights up in red. In this case, let the machine and battery
cool before turning the machine on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the machine
stops automatically and the main power lamp blinks in
red. In this case, remove the battery from the machine
and charge the battery cartridges or change the battery
cartridges to fully charged ones.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.23: 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
Off
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.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Control panel
The control panel has the main power switch, the mode
switching button, and the indicator of remaining battery
capacity.
► Fig.24: 1. Battery indicator 2. Mode switching
lamp 3. Main power lamp 4. Check button
5. Mode switching button 6. Main power
switch
Main power switch
WARNING:
switch when not in use.
To turn on the machine, press the main power switch.
The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off the
machine, press the main power switch again.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch lever and drive lever (if equipped) are not
pulled for a certain period after the main power switch
is turned on.
Mode switching button
You can switch the operating mode by pressing the
mode switching button. When the machine is turned on,
the machine starts up in the normal mode. When you
press the mode switching button, the machine shifts to
the noise reduction mode and the mode switching lamp
lights up in green. In the noise reduction mode, you can
decrease the noise at mowing. When you press the
mode switching button again, the machine returns to
the normal mode.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
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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Always turn off the main power
Remaining battery
Off
50% - 100%
capacity
20% - 50%
0% - 20%