Do not use a damaged battery.
9.
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 require-
ment on packaging and labeling must be
observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped,
consulting 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 regula-
tions 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, excessive 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 car-
tridge may take on heat which can cause
burns or low temperature burns. Pay
attention to the handling of hot battery
cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool
immediately 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 cause
heating, catching fire, burst and malfunction
of the tool or battery cartridge, resulting in
burns or personal injury.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do
not use the battery cartridge near a
high-voltage electrical 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 bat-
teries. 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 car-
tridge 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
3.
temperature 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
5.
not use it for a long period (more than
six months).
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