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Fastenerscontactinga"live"wiremaymake
exposedmetalpartsofthepowertool"live"and
couldgivetheoperatoranelectricshock.
4.
Always be sure you have a rm footing. Be sure no
one is below when using the tool in high locations.
5. Hold the tool rmly.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
8. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
9.
Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with
product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adher-
ence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-
tion manual may cause serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1.
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3.
If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
4.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out
with clear water and seek medical attention right
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3)
Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current ow,
overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
6.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
Forcommercialtransportse.g.bythirdparties,
forwardingagents,specialrequirementonpack-
agingandlabelingmustbeobserved.
Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consultingan
expertforhazardousmaterialisrequired.Pleasealso
observepossiblymoredetailednationalregulations.
Tapeormaskoffopencontactsandpackupthe
batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove
aroundinthepackaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Useofnon-genuineMakitabatteries,orbatteriesthat
havebeenaltered,mayresultinthebatterybursting
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwillalso
voidtheMakitawarrantyfortheMakitatoolandcharger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1.
Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis-
charged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge
rmly when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failuretoholdthetoolandthebatterycartridgermlymay
causethemtoslipoffyourhandsandresultindamageto
thetoolandbatterycartridgeandapersonalinjury.
►Fig.1: 1.Button2. Battery cartridge
Toremovethebatterycartridge,withdrawitfromthetool
whilepressingthebuttonsonbothsidesofthecartridge.
Toinstallthebatterycartridge,alignthetongueonthebattery
cartridgewiththegrooveinthehousingandslipitintoplace.
CAUTION:
Always insert it until it locks in place
with a little click.Ifnot,itmayaccidentallyfalloutofthe
tool,causinginjurytoyouorsomeonearoundyou.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly.Ifthecartridgedoesnotslideineasily,itis
notbeinginsertedcorrectly.
Battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithabatteryprotectionsystem.Thissystem
automaticallycutsoffpowertothemotortoextendbatterylife.
Thetoolwillautomaticallystopduringoperationifthetool
and/orbatteryareplacedunderthefollowingcondition:
Low battery voltage:
Theremainingbatterycapacityistoolowandthetoolwillnot
operate.Ifyouturnthetoolon,themotorrunsagainbutstops
soon.Inthissituation,removeandrechargethebattery.