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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.
Appliance / battery protection
system
The appliance is equipped with the protection
system. This system automatically cuts off power to
extend appliance and battery life. The appliance will
automatically stop during operation if the appliance or
battery is placed under one of the following conditions.
•
Battery over discharge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the
appliance stops automatically. The battery
indicator prompts that the battery should be
charged. Remove the batteries from the appliance
and charge the batteries.
•
Overcurrent protection
When the appliance / battery is operated in a
manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high
current, the appliance automatically stops. In this
situation, stop the application that caused the
appliance to become overloaded. Then turn the
appliance on to restart.
•
Low-voltage protection
When the car input voltage is lower than the
rated voltage, this protection system turns off the
appliance and the temperature display shows “F3”
with beep sound.
•
Over-voltage protection
When the input voltage is higher than the rated
voltage, this protection system turns off the
appliance and the temperature display shows “F4”
with beep sound.
•
Short circuit protection
The circuit has short circuit protection function
in case of short circuit. In this situation, take the
appliance to Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers.
•
Tilt protection function
The appliance is equipped with the tilt protection
function. When operating the appliance in cooling
mode, the appliance will automatically shuts
down if the appliance is placed under one of the
following angles.
When the appliance get equal to or greater than
30° from level angle as shown A, B, C, or D in
the figure, the appliance shuts down and the
temperature display shows "F1" for a while. It
takes 3 minutes to restart after the appliance back
in level position.
Fig.4
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that
could damage the appliance and allows the appliance to
stop automatically. Take all the following steps to clear
the causes, when the appliance has been brought to a
temporary halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the appliance 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 appliance and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
USB charging
There is the USB port in the battery compartment. The
USB port continuously outputs 5 V voltage in operation
state.
NOTICE:
Connect only devices which are
compatible with the USB power supply port.
Otherwise it may cause malfunction to the appliance.
NOTICE:
Do not connect the USB power supply
port of this appliance to the USB terminal of your
computer.
It may cause malfunction.
NOTICE:
Before connecting USB device to the
appliance, always backup your data of USB
device.
Otherwise your data may be lost by any
possibility.
NOTICE:
When not using or after charging,
remove the USB cable and close the cover.
NOTE:
The appliance may not supply power to some
USB devices.
Memory function
After setting the control temperature, if the user does
not operate within 5 seconds, the current setting will be
memorized. Next time, the appliance starts in the same
setting.
Switching the unit of temperature
You can switch the unit of temperature °C (degree
Celsius) or °F (degree Fahrenheit) by following
procedure.
1. Turn on the appliance.
2. Press the cool / heat switch button until the unit
(°C or °F) starts flashing.
3. Press the temperature plus button or the
temperature reduction button to select unit.
4. Press the cool / heat switch button, or leave the
appliance 5 seconds without any operation. The unit
selection is completed.
