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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, 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 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 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).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the cleaner is switched off
and the battery cartridge is removed before
adjusting or checking function on the cleaner.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
1
2
3
►
1.
Red indicator
2.
Button
3.
Battery cartridge
CAUTION:
•
Always switch off the cleaner before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
•
Hold the cleaner and the battery cartridge
firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge.
Failure to hold the cleaner and the
battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip
off your hands and result in damage to the
cleaner and battery cartridge and a personal
injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the cleaner
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 acci-
dentally fall out of the cleaner, 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
The cleaner is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for its long service life.
The cleaner stops during operation when the cleaner
and/or battery are placed under the following situation.
This is caused by the activation of protection system
and does not show the cleaner trouble.