Makita DGA517RTJ User Manual

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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Country specic
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
1
► 1. Battery indicator
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On
Off
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
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 tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. 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 is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally and the battery indicator shows following state. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
On
Blinking
If the tool does not start, the battery may be overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before starting the
tool again.
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.
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning
the tool off and on. To release the protection lock,
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
until the charging nishes.
On
Off
Blinking
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
1
► 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE: Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.

Makita DGA517RTJ Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	DGA517RTJ
Category	Grinder
Language	English