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A battery short can cause a large current 
breakdown.
6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge 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 
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 require-
ments. 
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
 
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ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 
national regulations. 
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.
14. 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 imme-
diately 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: Only use genuine Makita batteries. 
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and 
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum 
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely 
discharged. Always stop tool operation and 
charge the battery cartridge when you notice 
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery 
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let 
a hot battery cartridge cool down before 
charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove 
it from the tool or the charger.
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 on the 
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