Makita DCU603 Manuel D'instruction page 20

Checking the battery level on the
battery cartridge
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Fig.34
► 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 Off
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.
1
2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Switching the battery cartridge
Fig.35
► 1. Battery selection switch
The machine uses 2 battery cartridges for operation
at a time. Up to 4 battery cartridges can be installed
to the machine. Before operating the machine, select
the battery cartridges used for operation by turning the
battery selection switch.
NOTICE:
If the battery cartridge is in the follow-
ing condition, the machine does not work even if
you switch the battery with the battery selection
switch.
The remaining capacity of at least one of the
•
battery cartridges is empty.
• At least one of the battery cartridges is
overheated.
In this case, remove the empty or overheated
battery cartridge, or replace the battery cartridge
with a charged one.
NOTE: If only 2 battery cartridges are installed to the
machine, be sure to select the installed battery car-
tridges with the battery selection switch.
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