Makita DGA404 Manuel D'instructions page 7

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
► 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 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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before installing 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 operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
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2
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
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► 1. Slide switch
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position by pushing the rear of the slide switch.
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.
Accidental re-start preventive
function
Even if the battery cartridge is installed on the tool with
the slide switch in the "I (ON)" position, the tool does
not start.
To start the tool, first slide the slide switch toward the
"O (OFF)" position and then slide it toward the "I (ON)"
position.
Indicating remaining battery
capacity
(Country specific)
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► 1. Battery indicator
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
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