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.
When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal 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-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-
diately after use as it may get hot enough to
cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may result in poor performance or
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near high-voltage electri-
cal power lines. It may result in a malfunction or
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
18. Keep the battery away from children.
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 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.
When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
5.
it for a long period (more than six months).
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the machine is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the machine.
NOTICE:
Before operating the machine, be sure
to completely assemble the machine. Otherwise,
the machine does not work.
Assembly for blowing
Installing or removing blower pipe
and nozzle
1.
Attach the blower pipe to the main unit.
Insert the blower pipe into the main unit with the bolt
facing left as shown in the figure. Turn the blower pipe
as shown in the figure so that the bolt is aligned with the
hole on the main unit, and then tighten the bolt firmly
using the hex wrench.
► Fig.1: 1. Bolt 2. Blower pipe
2.
Align the protrusion on the blower pipe with the
groove on the end nozzle, then attach the end nozzle to
the blower pipe, and then turn the end nozzle to lock it
into place.
► Fig.2: 1. End nozzle 2. Blower pipe
To remove the blower pipe and end nozzle, perform the
installation procedure in reverse.
NOTE: The length of the nozzle can be changed by
moving the nozzle as shown in the figure.
► Fig.3: 1. End nozzle 2. Blower pipe
Installing or removing flat nozzle or
extension nozzle
Optional accessory
Attach the flat nozzle or extension nozzle to the end
nozzle, and then turn it to lock it into place.
► Fig.4: 1. Flat nozzle 2. Extension nozzle 3. End
nozzle
You can also attach the flat nozzle or extension nozzle
to the blower pipe.
► Fig.5: 1. Flat nozzle 2. Extension nozzle 3. Blower
pipe
To remove the flat nozzle or extension nozzle, perform
the installation procedure in reverse.
Installing the gutter nozzle
Optional accessory
The gutter nozzle can be installed on the blower. The
adapter pipe designed exclusively for this model is
required to install the gutter nozzle.
For more details, refer to the instruction manual pro-
vided with the gutter nozzle.
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