Overload Protection - Makita DUR189 Manuel D'instructions

Overload protection

If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other
debris, and the middle indicators start blinking and
the tool automatically stops.
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 or
battery
There are two types of overheating; tool overheating
and battery overheating. When the tool over heating
occurs, all speed indicators blink. When the battery over
heating occurs, indicator blinks.
If the overheating occurs, the tool stops automatically.
Let the tool and/or battery cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically and indicator blinks.
If the tool does not operate even when the switches are
operated, remove the batteries from the tool and charge
the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.6: 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.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Power switch action
WARNING:
tridge on the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never put your finger on the
switch when carrying. The tool may start uninten-
tionally and cause injury.
Press and hold the main power button for some sec-
onds to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button again.
► Fig.7: 1. Main power button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, grasp the handle (the lock-off lever is
released by the grasp) and then pull the switch trigger.
To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.
► Fig.8: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
NOTE: The tool is automatically turned off after the
tool is left one minute without any operations.
Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main
power button.
Each time you tap the main power button, the level of
speed will change.
► Fig.9: 1. Main power button
Indicator
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Before installing the battery car-
Mode Rotation speed
Auto 4,000 - 6,000 min
High
Medium
Low
-1
-1
6,000 min
-1
5,000 min
-1
4,000 min