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
PARTS DESCRIPTION
► Fig.2
1
Battery cartridge
4
Guide bar
7
Main power lamp
10
Rear handle
13
Oil tank cap
16
Chain catcher
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
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge 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 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 as
shown in the figure, it is not locked completely.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
► Fig.3: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
battery life
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2
Front hand guard
5
Saw chain
8
Main power switch
11
Switch trigger
14
Guide bar cover
-
-
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.
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
15 ENGLISH
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
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.
When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
3
Lever
6
Adjusting dial
9
Lock-off lever
12
Front handle
15
Adjusting screw (for oil pump)
-
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
-
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%