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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.
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 
breakdown of the tool or 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. It may result in a malfunction or 
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
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 
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. 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). 
Important safety instructions for 
wireless unit
1. Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-
less unit.
2. Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-
dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical 
attention immediately.
3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.
4. Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet 
conditions.
5. Do not use the wireless unit in places where 
the temperature exceeds 50 °C (122 °F).
6. Do not operate the wireless unit in places 
where medical instruments, such as heart 
pace makers are nearby.
7. Do not operate the wireless unit in places 
where automated devices are nearby. If oper-
ated, automated devices may develop malfunction 
or error.
8. Do not operate the wireless unit in places 
under high temperature or places where 
static electricity or electrical noise could be 
generated.
9. 
The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic 
elds (EMF) but they are not harmful to the user.
10. The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be 
careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.
11. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless 
unit with bare hands or metallic materials.
12. Always remove the battery on the product 
when installing the wireless unit into it.
13. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the 
place where dust and water may come into the 
slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.
14. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct 
direction.
15. Do not press the wireless activation button 
on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the 
button with an object with a sharp edge.
16. Always close the lid of the slot when 
operating.
17. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot 
while the power is being supplied to the tool. 
Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless 
unit.
18. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.
19. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.
20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where 
static electricity or electrical noise could be 
generated.
21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub-
ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the 
sun.
22. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or 
powdery place or in a place corrosive gas 
could be generated.
23. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew 
the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit 
until the dew is completely dried. 
24. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe 
with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin-
ner, conductive grease or the like.
25. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the 
supplied case or a static-free container.
26. Do not insert any devices other than Makita 
wireless unit into the slot on the tool.
27. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam-
aged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may 
cause malfunction.
28. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more 
than necessary. Restore the lid if it comes o 
from the tool.
29. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or 
damaged.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.