Makita DLM382 Manuel D'instruction page 8

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the machine
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
CAUTION:
Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the 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 machine, 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 machine does not work with only one
battery cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1. Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
► 1. Battery cover 2. Battery cover locking lever
2. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the mower then slide the cartridge until it locks in
place with a little click.
► 1. Battery cartridge
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3. Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► 1. Lock key
4. Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge from the mower;
1.
Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
2. Pull out the battery cartridge from the mower while
sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3. Pull out the lock key.
4. Close the battery cover.
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 tool and battery life. The
machine will automatically stop during operation if the
machine or battery is placed under one of the following
conditions.
Overload protection
When the machine is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the machine
automatically stops without any indication. In this situ-
ation, 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 is overheated, the machine stops
automatically. Let the machine cool down before turning
the machine on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the machine
stops automatically. If the product does not operate
even when the switches are operated, remove the bat-
teries from the machine and charge the batteries.
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