Functional Description - Makita DST220 Instruction Manual

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical
attention 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
conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
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 ﾟ C (122 ﾟ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the
completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool
power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged
cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature at 10 ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period of
time.
battery cartridge

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
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Always switch off the tool before installing or
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removing of the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the
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tool while sliding the button on the front of the
cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
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battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator
on the upper side of the button, it is not locked
completely. Install it 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.
Do not use force when installing the battery
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cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Safety system
before
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Make sure all safety systems are in working order before
operation. The tool must not operate if only the switch trigger
is pulled or if only the safety lever is pressed against the wood.
It must work only when both actions are performed. Test for
battery
possible faulty operation with a tool unloaded and pointed
well away from yourself or any bystanders.
NOTE:
There is a possibility that the tool may operate for
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an instant when only the trigger is pulled. This does
not indicate a problem. If this occurs, point the tool
well away from yourself or any bystanders. Release
and pull the trigger again to make sure the safety
systems are in working order.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always make sure that your fingers are not placed
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on the trigger and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the stapler.
Staples
Handle the staples and their box carefully. If the
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staples have been handled roughly, they may be
bent out of shape, causing poor staple feed or
jamming.
Avoid storing the staples in a very humid or hot
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place or place exposed to direct sunlight.
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