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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
Fig.1
Fig.2
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
For Models BFL060F,BFL080F, BFL120F
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of
the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
For Models BFL081F, BFL121F, BFL200F
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
the tool while sliding the button on the front of the
cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If you can
see the red part on the upper side of the button, it
is not locked completely. Insert it fully until the red
part cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Charging
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on the battery charger.
BH9020A (Ni-MH)
2000 8 Approx. 30 min.
BH9033 (Ni-MH)
3300 8 Approx. 50 min.
BH9033A (Ni-MH)
3300 8 Approx. 50 min.
BH1220/BH1220C (Ni-MH)
2000 10 Approx. 30 min.
BH1233/BH1233C (Ni-MH)
3300 10 Approx. 50 min.
Battery type Capacity
(mAh)
Number of
cells Charging time*
006400
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
temperature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge
when you do not use it for more than six months.
5. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery
cartridge when you notice that the warning lamp
lightened up.
Refresh charging
• Refreshing battery adapter (optional accessory)
can refresh an inactive battery cartridge.
• Refresh charging should be done once a week.
• When you charge a new battery cartridge or a
battery cartridge that has not been used for a long
time, it may not accept a full charge. In this case,
refresh charging must be done. The battery
cartridge may decrease the tool performance,
because the chemical substance of the battery
cartridge is inactive.
Checking the remaining battery capacity
For BH9020A,BH9033A
Indicating lamp
(C) EF
Capacity
80% - 100%
60% - 80%
40% - 60%
10% - 40%
0% - 10%
Indicating lamp
Capacity
80% - 100%
60% - 80%
40% - 60%
10% - 40%
0% - 10%
EF
orange
orange
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When charging
When the charging begins, the first (far left) indicating
lamp begins to flicker. Then, as charging proceeds, the
other lamps light, one after the other, to indicate the
battery capacity.
When using
When the tool is switched on, the lamps will light to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. When the tool is
switched off, the light goes out. If the battery has not
been used for a long time, or is needed refresh charging,
the orange lamp begins to flicker. Use Makita refreshing
adapter to refresh the battery.