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, shake or strike battery.
9. Do not charge inside a box or container of any
kind. The battery must be placed in a well
ventilated area during charging.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
TOOL
1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operat-
ing condition, because it does not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Hold the tool firmly.
3. Keep face/hands, etc. away from cutters and
vicinity during operation.
4. Switch off and discontinue use immediately
when the tool does not work well or abnormal
sound occurs. Have it repaired at point of
purchase or your nearest Makita Authorized
Service Center.
5. An accidentally dropped or struck tool must
be inspected carefully for breakage, cracks or
deformities.
6. Don’t charge battery cartridge anywhere near
locations where lacquer, paint, benzene, thin-
ner, gasoline, gas or the like may be.
7. Never charge battery cartridge on top of card-
board or paper, seat/floor cushions, carpet,
vinyl, etc.
8. Never charge in a dusty location where
dust/dirt accumulates.
9. Install cutters carefully in accordance with the
instruction manual.
10. Always be sure you have a firm footing. Be
sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
11. Cutters that become worn, deformed, nicked
or broken not only cause a tool breakdown;
they may cause a serious accident. Replace
them right away with new ones from Makita.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1 for SC130DRA and SC160DRA)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, pull out the set
plate on the tool and grasp both sides of the
cartridge while withdrawing it from the tool.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Snap the set plate back into
place. Be sure to close the set plate fully before
using the tool.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery car-
tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
(Fig. 2 for SC190DW)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the
cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until
it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you
or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery car-
tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Charging (Fig. 3 for SC130DRA and SC160DRA)
Plug the fast charger into your power source. The charging light will flash in green color. Insert the battery
cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides as their respective
markings on the fast charger. Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that it rests on the charger port floor. When
the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin.
The charging light will remain lit steadily during charging. When charging is completed, the charging light color
will change from red to green and tone will sound steadily for about 5 seconds. After charging, unplug the
charger from the power source. Refer to the table below for the charging time.
Battery type
Capacity (mAh)
Number of cells
Charging time
Fast charger DC1439
Fast charger DC1209
1202/1202A
2,000
10
Approx. 14 min.
Approx. 14 min.
1200
1,300
10
Approx. 9 min.
Approx. 9 min.
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SC130DRA/SC160DRA/SC190DW (E) (’100. 1. 27)
