Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DLM460 Instruction Manual

NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery
cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1.
Pull up the locking lever, and then open the battery
cover.
► Fig.16: 1. Battery cover 2. Locking lever
2. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the mower then slide the cartridge until it locks in
place with a little click.
► Fig.17: 1. Battery cartridge
3.
Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► Fig.18: 1. Lock key
4. Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge from the mower;
1. Pull up the battery cover locking lever and open
the battery cover.
2.
Pull out the battery cartridge from the mower while
sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3. Pull out the lock key.
4. Close the battery cover.
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
placed under one of the following conditions:

Overload protection

When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automati-
cally stops and the main power lamp blinks in green. 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

When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the main power lamp lights up in red.
In this case, let the tool and battery cool before turning
the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically and the main power lamp blinks in red. In
this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge
the battery cartridges or change the battery cartridges
to fully charged ones.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.19: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
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.
Control panel
The control panel has the main power switch, the mode
switching button, and the indicator of remaining battery
capacity.
► Fig.20: 1. Battery indicator 2. Mode switching
lamp 3. Main power lamp 4. Check button
5. Mode switching button 6. Main power
switch
Main power switch
WARNING:
switch when not in use.
To turn on the machine, press the main power switch.
The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn off the
machine, press the main power switch again.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for tool/
battery protection system.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the main
power switch will automatically shut down when the
switch lever is not pulled for a certain period after the
main power switch is turned on.
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Off Blinking
Always turn off the main power
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.