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(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.

Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).

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.

Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

Do not use a damaged battery.

10.

Follow your local regulations relating to disposal
of battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery
cartridge when you notice less tool power.

Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

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.

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.

•

Hold the tool and the battery cartridge 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.

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.

(Fig. 1)

CAUTION:

• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red

indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally 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.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

(Only for battery cartridges with “B” at the end of the
model number.)

(Fig. 2)

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate
the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light
up for few seconds.

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NOTE:

• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient

temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.

Switch action

WARNING:

• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever

which prevents the tool from unintended starting.
NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever. Return
tool to a MAKITA service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.

• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of

lock-off lever.

CAUTION:

• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,

always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.

• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing the

lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, press
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.

(Fig. 3)

Indicating remaining battery capacity

(Country specific)

(Fig. 4)

When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows the
remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following
table.

Indicator lamps

Remaining

capacity

Lighted

Off

Blinking

75% to 100%

50% to 75%

25% to 50%

0% to 25%

Charge the

battery.