• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130 °C (265 °F) may cause
explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the product is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for
use and care.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
• Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger,
(2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
• Do not disassemble or tamper the battery
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or
explosion.
• If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a
risk of overheating, possible burns and even an
explosion.
• If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out
with clear water and seek medical attention right
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
• Do not short the battery cartridge.
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material.
(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.
• Do not store and use 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.
• Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
• Do not use a damaged battery.
• 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.
• When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the appliance and dispose of it in a safe
place.
Follow your local regulations relating to disposal
of battery.
• 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.
• If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the
battery must be removed from the tool.
• During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the handling
of hot battery cartridges.
• Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
• 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.
• Unless the tool supports the use near high-voltage
electrical power lines, do not use the battery
cartridge near high-voltage electrical power lines.
It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the
tool or battery cartridge.
• 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. lt 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. When not using the battery cartridge, remove it
from the appliance or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it
for a long period (more than six months).
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