Makita BTD043 Manuel D'instruction page 4

A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
1.
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-
tery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
2.
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. Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period of time.
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
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2
► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
•
•
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.
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•
Checking the remaining battery
capacity (BL1460A)
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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.
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NOTE: If the indicator lamp does not turn on or flicker
when charging, the battery may be faulty. In this case,
ask your local service center.
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.
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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.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge fully until the
red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may acci-
dentally 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.
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2
70%-100%
50%-70%
35%-50%
20%-35%
0%-20%