Makita DUM168 Betriebsanleitung Seite 13

• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and
recharge the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.) (Fig. 3)
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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Indication lamp
The lamp blinks in red.
The lamp lights up in red. (Note 1)
The lamp lights up in red. (Note 1)
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature around the work area and the battery
cartridge conditions.
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Adjusting the shearing height (Fig. 6)
Changing the position of holding the change lever allows
three-stepped setting for sheared grass height (10 mm,
20 mm, 30 mm).
To change setting, tilt the change lever for the base frame
position and with the change lever tilted move it up or
down along the tool surface until the protrusion on base
frame fits in one of the holes in the tool and release it.
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.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.
This indicates the appropriate time to
replace the battery cartridge when the
battery power becomes low.
This function works when the battery
power is almost used up. At this time,
tool stops immediately.
Autostop due to overload.
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Switch action (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The
lock-off button can be pressed from either right or left side.
Indication lamp (Fig. 5)
Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the
battery cartridge capacity status.
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during
operation, the lamp lights up in red.
Refer to the following table for the status and action to be
taken for the indication lamp.
Status
Installing or removing blade cover
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to contact the shear blade when
installing or removing the blade cover. Contacting the
shear blade may cause personal injuries. (Fig. 7 & 8)
Slide the blade cover from the tool's side until the shear
blade completely hides itself and then push in it lightly
towards the tool from the front.
To remove the blade cover, take the above installation
procedure in reverse.
Installing or removing base frame
CAUTION:
• Before installing or removing base frame, be sure to
install the blade cover.
Action to be taken
Recharge the battery cartridge as soon
as possible.
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.
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