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A battery short can cause a large current 
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a 
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge 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 
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.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject 
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments. 
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, 
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed. 
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 
Please also observe possibly more detailed 
national regulations. 
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the 
battery in such a manner that it cannot move 
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 
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to 
non-compliant products may result in a re, exces-
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. 
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that 
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 
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. 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 
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed 
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery 
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch 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. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool 
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
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: Always install the battery cartridge 
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If 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.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the 
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is 
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes 
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat-
ically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn 
the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool 
to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops 
automatically. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool 
before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops 
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the 
tool and charge the battery.