A battery short can cause a large current flow, over-
heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
6.
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
7.
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.
8.
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 pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
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-
posal of battery.
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
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
1.
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
3.
ture 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).
FCC Notices
(For USA only)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2)
This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Change or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION: In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radi-
ation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled exposure, this
device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursu-
ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the inter-
ference at his or her own expense.
(For Canada only)
IC Notices
CAUTION: Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause interference, and
(2)
This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
CAUTION: The installer of this radio equipment must
ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that
it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada
limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6,
obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.
gc.ca/rpb
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before adjust-
ing 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.
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