5
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 haz-
ardous 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 man-
ner that it cannot move around in the
packaging.
11.
Follow your local regulations relat-
ing to disposal of battery.
12.
Use the batteries only with the prod-
ucts 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 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.
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, open the battery cover
first and then insert the battery cartridge.
1
►
1.
Battery cover
NOTE:
The battery cover is locked when you open it
up to the upright position.
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 close the
battery cover.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.