Makita DLS714Z Manuel D'instructions page 14

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 indication. 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.
Overheat protection
on
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and the battery indicator blink about 60 seconds.
In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
[Fig.6: 1. Battery indicator
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.
Battery indicator status
On Off
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number
[Fig.7: 1. Indicator lamps
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
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Blinking
2. Check button]
Remaining
battery
capacity
Blinking
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the
battery
2. Check button]
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Automatic speed change function
[Fig.8: 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.
Stopper pin
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
To release the stopper pin, keep applying a slight
downward pressure on the handle and then pulling the
stopper pin.
[Fig.9: 1. Stopper pin]
Blade guard
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Operation mode
High speed mode
High torque mode