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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
specified by Makita.
Installing the batteries to non-
compliant products may result in a fire, excessive
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 handling
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.
It may cause heating, catching fire, burst
and malfunction of the tool or battery cartridge,
resulting in burns or personal injury.
17.
Unless the tool supports the use near high-
voltage electrical power lines, do not use the
battery cartridge near high-voltage electrical
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 fires,
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 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.
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 switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing
of the battery cartridge.
•
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when
installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to
hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause
them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the
tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
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.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
Battery protection system (Lithium-ion battery
with star marking) (Fig. 2)
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
• Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw
an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the trigger switch on the tool
and stop the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then pull the trigger switch again to
restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the trig-
ger switch again.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge
the battery.