Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
1.
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
2.
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
3.
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
4.
it for a long period (more than six months).
Important safety instructions for
wireless unit
1.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the wireless unit.
2.
Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-
dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
3.
Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.
4.
Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet
conditions.
5.
Do not use the wireless unit in places where
the temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).
Do not operate the wireless unit in places
6.
where medical instruments, such as heart
pace makers are near by.
Do not operate the wireless unit in places where
7.
automated devices are near by. If operated, auto-
mated devices may develop malfunction or error.
The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic
8.
fields (EMF) but they are not harmful to the user.
9.
The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be
careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.
10. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless
unit with bare hands or metallic materials.
11.
Always remove the battery on the tool when
installing the wireless unit.
12. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the
place where dust and water may come into the
slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.
13. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct
direction.
14. Do not press the wireless activation button
on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the
button with an object with a sharp edge.
15. Always close the lid of the slot when
operating.
16. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot
while the power is being supplied to the tool.
Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless unit.
17. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.
18. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.
19. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.
20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub-
ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the
sun.
21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or
powdery place or in a place corrosive gas
could be generated.
22. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew
the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit
until the dew is completely dried.
23. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe
with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin-
ner, conductive grease or the like.
24. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the
supplied case or a static-free container.
25. Do not insert any devices other than Makita
wireless unit into the slot on the tool.
26. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam-
aged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may
cause malfunction.
27. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more
than necessary. Restore the lid if it comes off
from the tool.
28. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or
damaged.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
CAUTION:
Always bring down the base when
installing/removing the batteries. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers.
CAUTION:
Do not use the battery adapter with
the circular saw. The cable of the battery adapter
may hinder the operation and result in personal
injury.
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