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( 2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer w ith other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
( 3) Do not expose battery cartridge to w ater
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdow n.
6 . Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations w here 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 w orn
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.
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
f orw ard ing agents, spec ial req uirement on pac k-
aging and labeling must be observ ed .
F or preparation of th e item being sh ipped , c onsult-
ing an ex pert f or h az ard ous material is req uired .
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
T ape or mask of f open c ontac ts and pac k up th e
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in th e pac kaging.
1 1 . W hen 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.
1 2. Use the batteries only w ith the products
specied by Makita. I nstalling th e batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a re, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
1 3. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
U se of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries th at
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
c h arger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1 . Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Alw ays stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge w hen you notice
less tool pow er.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge w ith room tem-
perature at 10 ° C - 40 ° C ( 50 ° F - 104 ° F) . Let
a hot battery cartridge cool dow n before
charging it.
4 . Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period ( more than six months) .
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Alw ays be sure that the tool is
sw itched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Alw ays sw itch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
Fig.1: 1. R ed ind ic ator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
w h ile slid ing th e button on th e f ront of th e c artrid ge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
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
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION: Alw ays install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. I f not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Checking the remaining battery
capacity ( BL1460A)
Fig.2: 1. I nd ic ator lamps 2. C h ec k button
NOTE: D epend ing on th e c ond itions of use and th e
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
W hen charging
When the charging begins, the rst (far left) indicating
lamp begins to blink. T h en, as c h arging proc eed s, th e
oth er lamps ligh t, one af ter th e oth er, to ind ic ate th e
battery capacity.
NOTE: I f th e ind ic ator lamp d oes not turn on or blink
when charging, the battery may be faulty. In this case,
ask your local service center.