Makita DSC121 Betriebsanleitung Seite 9

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.3: 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.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
When you pull the switch trigger, the LED display shows
the remaining battery capacity. The remaining battery
capacity is shown as the following table.
► Fig.4: 1. Battery indicator
Battery indicator status
On
NOTE: The LED display goes off approximately one
minute after releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: When the LED display lights up and the tool
stops even with a recharged battery cartridge, cool
down the battery cartridge fully. If the status will not
change, stop using and have the tool repaired by a
Makita local service center.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Remaining battery
capacity
Off
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
To unlock the switch trigger, push the lock lever from A
side. To lock the switch trigger, push the lock lever from
B side. Always lock the switch trigger when not in use.
To start the cutting operation, pull the switch trigger. The
cutter rod will move toward the cutter head. Continuing
to hold the switch trigger down brings the cutter rod
to the full forward stroke position. After releasing the
switch trigger, the cutter rod will automatically return to
the start position.
► Fig.5: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock lever
Using the balance stand
CAUTION:
Always remove the balance stand
when working while holding the threaded rod
cutter by hand.
NOTICE:
Since the balance stand is made of
rubber and only meant to function as a stand, do
not bend it by putting unnecessary pressure on it.
It may get bent, making it unusable.
1. Install the balance stand on the leveler sack cover.
2. Position the flat surface of the balance stand to be
level with the ground.
► Fig.6: 1. Leveler sack cover 2. Balance stand
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.
Removing and installing the cutting
dies
NOTICE:
Always check the following when
replacing the cutting dies:
The size of the threaded rod to be cut
—
matches the size of cutting dies. (The size is
engraved on the cutting dies)
The cutting die H and cutting die R are
—
installed in the correct position. Be sure to
install the cutting die H (engraving ex. W
3/8 H) to the cutter head and the cutting die
R (engraving ex. W 3/8 R) to the cutter rod.
Always use one pair of cutting dies.
Wrong installation results in breakage of the cutting
dies and the tool.
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