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attention right away. It may result in loss of
your eyesight.
5.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects such
as nails, coins, etc.
(3)
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
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
fire.
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
requirements.
For commercial
transports e.g.
by
third
parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on
packaging and labeling must be observed. For
preparation of the item being shipped, consulting
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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