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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-
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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.
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 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.
4. 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 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, it may accidentally
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
Battery protection system
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and then pull the switch trigger again to restart.
If any operation of the switch trigger, the motor will
stops soon. In this case, to prevent over discharge,
Switch action
Fig.2: 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge into
the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
