Makita DJN161 Manuel D'instructions page 7

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.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the car-
tridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
Battery protection system (Fig. 2)
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
• Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw
an abnormally high current.
In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the applica-
tion that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then
turn the tool on to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before turning the tool
on again.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge
the battery.
NOTE:
• The overheat protection works only with a battery car-
tridge with a star mark.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity (Fig. 3)
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Remaining
Capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.
Changing the die position (Fig. 4)
The die holder position can be changed 360°. To change
it, proceed as follows.
1. Loosen the lock nut with the wrench provided.
2. Pull the die holder slightly and turn it to the desired
position for operation.
3. Tighten the lock nut to secure the die holder in the
desired position.
There are four positive stops at 90° each: 0°, 90° left and
right and 180°. To position the die to any of these positive
stops:
4. Loosen the lock nut with the wrench provided.
5. Pull the die holder slightly and depress lightly while
turning it to the desired position. The die holder will
lock into one of the positive stop positions as desired.
6. Turn the die holder slightly to make sure that it is posi-
tively locked into position.
7. Tighten the lock nut to secure the die holder.
Permissible cutting thickness (Fig. 5)
The thickness of material to be cut depends upon the
tensile strength of the material itself. The groove on the
die holder acts as a thickness gauge for allowable cutting
thickness. Do not attempt to cut any material which will
not fit into this groove.
Cutting line
The notch in the die holder indicates your cutting line. Its
width is equal to the cutting width. Align the notch to the
cutting line on the workpiece when cutting.
Switch action (Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the slide switch actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when the
rear of the slide switch is depressed.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of oper-
ator comfort during extended use. Apply caution when
locking tool in "ON" position and maintain firm grasp on
tool.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)"
position. For continuous operation, press the front of the
slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
Indication lamp with multi function (Fig. 7)
Indication lamps are located in two positions.
- Battery cartridge replacing signal
- When the battery power is almost used up during
operation, the red lamp lights up and the tool stops
immediately. Replace the battery with fully charged
one when the red lamp lights up.
- Accidental re-start preventive function
- Even if the battery cartridge is inserted on the tool
with the slide switch in the "I (ON)" position, the tool
does not start. At this time, the lamp flickers slowly
and this shows that the accidental re-start preventive
function is at work.
- To start the tool, first slide the slide switch toward the
"O (OFF)" position and then slide it toward the "I
(ON)" position.
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