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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 car-
tridge in locations where the tempera-
ture may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7.
Do not incinerate the battery car-
tridge even if it is severely damaged
or is completely worn out. The bat-
tery 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 mate-
rial is required. Please also observe pos-
sibly 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 relat-
ing to disposal of battery.
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 car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot bat-
tery 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 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.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin
-
gers when opening or closing the battery cover.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
To install the battery cartridge, release the lock first,
and open the battery cover. And then, insert the battery
cartridge.
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1.
Lock
2.
Battery cover
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. Then lock the
battery cover.
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►
1.
Battery cartridge