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(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a

container 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

requirements.

For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,

forwarding agents, special requirement 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. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal

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

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 cartridge.

Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. 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.

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 adjusting or

checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)

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.

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.

Battery remaining capacity indicator (only for

models with Battery BL1430A)

Battery BL1430A is equipped with the battery remaining

capacity indicator.

Checking the remaining battery capacity (Fig. 2)

When charging

When the charging begins, the first (far left) indicating

lamp begins to flicker. Then, as charging proceeds, the

other lamps light, one after the other, to indicate the

battery capacity.

When using

When the tool is switched on, the lamps will light to

indicate the remaining battery capacity. When the tool is

switched off, the light goes out after approx. 5 seconds.

When the tool is used with the battery that has not been

used for a long time and is switched on, no lamps may

light up at all. Use Makita refreshing adapter to refresh

the battery.

Switch action (Fig. 3)

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.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release

the switch trigger to stop.

Reversing switch action (Fig. 4)

CAUTION:

• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.

• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a

complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation

before the tool stops may damage the tool.

• When not operating the tool, always set the reversing

switch lever to the neutral position.

This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction

of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A

side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for

counterclockwise rotation.

When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,

the switch trigger cannot be pulled.

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