Makita 6203D Manual page 7

Charging (Fig. 2)
Your new battery cartridge is not charged. You will need to charge it before use. Use the battery charger to charge the
battery cartridge.
Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color. Insert the bat-
tery cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides as their respective
markings on the battery charger. Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that it rests on the charger port floor. When
the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin. The
charging light will remain lit steadily on red during charging. When the charging light color changes from red to green,
the charging cycle is complete. If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete,
the charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode. After charging, unplug the charger from the
power source. Refer to the table below for the charging time.
Battery type
9122
9133
9134
9135
1222
1233
1234
1235
1422
1433
1434
1435
CAUTION:
• The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufac-
turer's batteries.
• When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it
may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the bat-
tery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times.
• If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated tool or a battery cartridge which has been left in a location
exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long time, the charging light may flash in red color. If this occurs, wait for a
while. Charging will begin after the battery cartridge cools. The battery cartridge will cool faster if you remove the
battery cartridge from the fast charger.
• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, a problem exists and charging is not possible. The ter-
minals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
Trickle charge (Maintenance charge)
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge, the charger will
switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery
cartridge when you notice less tool 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. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months.
Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit
(Fig. 3 & 4)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the bit.
Hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws. Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go.
Hold the ring firmly and turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck.
To remove the bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise. When not using the driver bit, keep it in the bit
holders. Bits 45 mm long can be kept there.
Capacity (Ah)
2.0
2.2
2.6
3.0
2.0
2.2
2.6
3.0
2.0
2.2
2.6
3.0
Number of cells
8
8
8
8
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
Charging time
Approx. 45 min.
Approx. 50 min.
Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 70 min.
Approx. 45 min.
Approx. 50 min.
Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 70 min.
Approx. 45 min.
Approx. 50 min.
Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 70 min.
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