Makita DTS131 Manuel D'instruction page 8

Battery indicator status
Blinking
On Off
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NOTE:
Approximately one minute after the motor stops,
•
the indicators go off to save the battery power. To
check the remaining battery capacity, slightly pull
the switch trigger.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection
system. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.
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 indications. 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 for tool
When the tool is
automatically and the battery indicator shows following
state. In this situation, let the tool cool before turning the
tool on again.
Battery indicator
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Remaining battery capacity
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
overheated, the tool
On Off Blinking
Tool is overheated
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
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Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
Lighted
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NOTE:
stops
Depending on the conditions of use and the
•
ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
•
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
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1
2
Indicator lamps
Off Blinking
1. Indicator lamps
2. CHECK button
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.