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5.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals with any con
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ductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con
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tainer 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 a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require
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ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult
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ing an expert for hazardous 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 manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11.
Follow your local regulations relating to dis
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posal 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
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sive 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
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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 adjust
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ing or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
►
Fig.7:
1.
Button
2.
Red indicator
3.
Battery cartridge
CAUTION:
•
Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
•
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
when installing or removing battery car
-
tridge.
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.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
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
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dentally fall out of the tool, 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.
NOTE:
•
When the battery cartridge is not removed eas
-
ily, push it from the opposite side of the button
and slide it.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
►
Fig.8:
1.
Indicator lamps
2.
Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi
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cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
