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Overdischarge protection

Red main power lamp blinking - Overdischarge protection active

Makita · Power Tool Manual

What does Overdischarge protection mean?

The main power lamp blinks red when the battery capacity is low. This indicates overdischarge protection has activated.

Common Causes

  • Battery capacity is not enough.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Remove the battery from the machine.

  2. 2

    Charge the battery cartridges or change to fully charged ones.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

Abnormal vibrationAbnormal vibration - Drive system issueBattery indicator blinking greenMain power lamp blinks green when pulling switch lever - Lock key not insertedBattery indicator blinking redBattery indicator blinking red - Battery malfunctioned
Source: Makita Power Tool Manual
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