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8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
around in the packaging.
11.
When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it from
the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your
local regulations relating to disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
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sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15.
Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may result in poor performance or
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near high-voltage electri-
cal power lines. It may result in a malfunction or
18. Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: O
nly use genuine Makita batteries.
Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.
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 temperature
at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot battery
cartridge cool down before charging it.
When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
cartridge.
Fig.1: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator as
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
Tool / battery protection system
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Overload protection
This protection works when the tool is operated in a
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turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
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Overdischarge protection
