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.
12. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place.
Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of
battery.
13. 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.
14. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the
battery must be removed from the tool.
15. 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.
16. Keep the battery away from children.
17. During and after use, the battery cartridge may take
on heat which can cause burns or low temperature
burns.
18. Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
19. Unless the tool supports the use near a 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.
20. Protect the battery from following conditions:
- replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that
can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case
of some lithium battery types);
- disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that
can result in an explosion;
- leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature
surrounding environment that can result in an
explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or
gas; and
- a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure
that may result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
CAUTION:
● Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
● 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 operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less 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 tool 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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