Overload Protection; Overheat Protection - Makita GA042G Betriebsanleitung

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
l i g h t u p f o r a f e w s e c o n d s .
► Fig.2: 1. I n d i c a t o r l a m p s 2. C h e c k b u t t o n
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f u s e a n d t h e
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
p l a c e d u n d e r o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s :

Overload protection

When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops without any indication. In this sit-
uation, turn the tool off and stop the application that
c a u s e d t h e t o o l t o b e c o m e o v e r l o a d e d . T h e n t u r n t h e
t o o l o n t o r e s t a r t .

Overheat protection

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. Let the tool cool down before turning the
t o o l o n a g a i n .
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
7 5% t o 100%
50% t o 7 5%
25% t o 50%
0% t o 25%
C h a r g e t h e
battery.
The battery
may have
m a l f u n c t i o n e d .
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool is locked.
I n t h i s s i t u a t i o n , t h e t o o l d o e s n o t s t a r t e v e n i f t u r n i n g
the tool off and on. To release the protection lock,
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
until the charging finishes.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
t h a t c o u l d d a m a g e t h e t o o l a n d a l l o w s t h e t o o l t o s t o p
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
h a l t o r s t o p i n o p e r a t i o n .
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Sw itch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, al w ays check to see that the
s w itch lever actuates properly and returns to the
" OFF " position w hen released.
CAUTION:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs w hen you simply pull the s w itch lever
without pulling the lock-off lever. Return the tool
to our authorized service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the s w itch lever hard
without pulling the lock-off lever. T h i s c a n c a u s e
s w i t c h b r e a k a g e .
CAUTION:
NEVER tape do w n or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, pull the lock-off lever toward the opera-
t o r a n d t h e n p u l l t h e s w i t c h l e v e r .
T o s t o p t h e t o o l , r e l e a s e t h e s w i t c h l e v e r .
► Fig.3: 1. Lock-off lever 2. S w i t c h l e v e r
Speed adjusting dial
Only for model GA042G / GA043G / GA044G
The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turn-
i n g t h e s p e e d a d j u s t i n g d i a l . T h e t a b l e b e l o w s h o w s
t h e n u m b e r o n t h e d i a l a n d t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g r o t a t i o n
s p e e d .
► Fig.4: 1. S p e e d a d j u s t i n g d i a l
Number
1
2
3
4
5
16 ENGLISH
Speed
-1
3 , 000 m i n
-1
4 , 500 m i n
-1
6, 000 m i n
-1
7 , 500 m i n
-1
8, 500 m i n