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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.
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heating, possible burns and even a 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.
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-
aging and labeling must be observed. 
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an 
expert for hazardous material is required. Please also 
 
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 
 Installing the batteries to 
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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 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.
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.
18. Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. 
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that 
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.
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.
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge 
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, 
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge 
forcibly.