17. Do not operate the tool without fasteners. It
shortens the service life of the tool.
18. Stop driving operations immediately if you
notice something wrong or out of the ordinary
with the tool.
19. Never drive fastener into any materials which
may allow the fastener to puncture and fly
through as a projectile.
20. Never actuate the switch trigger and safety
lever at the same time until you are prepared
to fastener workpieces. Allow the workpiece to
depress the safety lever. Never defeat its pur-
pose by securing the safety lever back or by
depressing it by hand.
21. Never tamper with the safety lever. Check the
safety lever frequently for proper operations.
22. Always remove fasteners from the tool when
not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
Read and understand tool labels and
manual.
Operators and others in work area must
wear safety glasses with side shields.
Keep fingers away from trigger when not
driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing.
volts
direct current
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1.
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
If operating time has become excessively
3.
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
4.
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
(2)
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
(3)
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).
7.
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.
8.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9.
Do not use a damaged battery.
10. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
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 burst-
ing 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
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 car-
2.
tridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
3.
perature 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).
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