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10. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with
clear water and seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
11. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
12. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
CAUTION:
1. When the tool is not in use, always switch off and
remove the battery cartridge from the tool.
2. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C
(122 °F).
3. Do not give the tool a shock by dropping, striking, etc.
4. Do not expose the light to eyes continuously. It may
hurt them.
5. Do not cover or clog the lit tool with cloth or carton,
etc. Covering or clogging it may cause a flame.
6. Do not disassemble the charger or battery cartridge;
take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
7. Use the tools only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and fire.
8. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop
operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. If any problem develops, consult your nearest Makita
Service Center or dealer. To maintain product safety
and reliability, repairs, maintenance or adjustment
should be carried out by Makita Authorized Service
Center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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 battery cartridge once in every six months
if you do not use it for a long period of time.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Charging
Charge the battery cartridge with the Makita charger
before use.
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.
Lighting up the LED light (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the LED light or see the source of light
directly.
Push the switch to light up the LED light. To turn off, push
the switch again.
Battery protection system
The protection system is equipped, which automatically
cuts off the output power for its long service life. The light
goes off during operation when the remaining battery
capacity gets low. This is caused by the activation of
protection system and does not show the light trouble.
Remove the battery cartridge from the light and charge it.
Head angle (Fig. 3)
The head angle can be adjusted in 12 stages. Adjust as
desired.
Strap hook (Fig. 4, 5)
The strap hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the
tool.
The strap hook can be installed on the upper or lower ring
in accordance with usage.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use
of any other accessories or attachments might present a
