Makita BFL060F, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

FOR  BATTERY CARTRIDGE

1.

Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using bat-
tery.

2.

Do not disassemble battery cartridge.

3.

If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion. 

4.

If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out
with clear water and seek medical 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 conduc-

tive 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 dropped or struck battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1.

Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-
tery 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 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 Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge
when you do not use it for more than six months.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-

tery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking
function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of

the battery cartridge.

For Models BFL060F, BFL080F, BFL120F (Fig. 1)

• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the

tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the car-
tridge.

• 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 cartridge. If

the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.

For Models BFL081F, BFL121F, BFL200F (Fig. 2)

• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the

tool while sliding the button on the front 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 you can see the red part on
the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. 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 cartridge. If

the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.

Charging

Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on the battery charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis-

charged. 
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery car-
tridge 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 Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge

when you do not use it for more than six months.

5. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery car-

tridge when you notice that the warning lamp light-
ened up.

Battery 

type

Capacity 

(mAh)

Number 

of cells

Charging time

BH

9

020A 

(Ni-MH)

2000

8

Approx. 30 min.

BH

9

033 

(Ni-MH)

3300

8

Approx. 50 min.

BH

9

033A 

(Ni-MH)

3300

8

Approx. 50 min.

BH1220/

BH1220C 

(Ni-MH)

2000

10

Approx. 30 min.

BH1233/

BH1233C 

(Ni-MH)

3300

10

Approx. 50 min.