Functional Description - Makita BFT120 Instruction Manual

instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product
using battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge
only MAKITA type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or
sold by the battery charger manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and
cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on,
subjected to damage or stress.
8. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or
plug - replace them immediately.
9. Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman.
10. Do not disassemble charger or battery
cartridge; take it to a qualified serviceman
when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls
will not reduce this risk.
12. The battery charger is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
13. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the battery
charger.
14. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
15. 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR CHARGER & BATTERY
CARTRIDGE
1. Do not charge
temperature is BELOW 10 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F) or
ABOVE 40 ﾟ C (104 ﾟ F).
2. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer,
an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the
tripped over, or otherwise
battery cartridge
charger vents.
4. 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.
5. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 ﾟ C(122 ﾟ F).
6. 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.
7. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike battery.
8. Do not charge inside a box or container of any
kind. The battery must be placed in a well
ventilated area during charging.

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
Always switch off the tool before insertion or
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removal of the battery cartridge.
Do not use force when inserting the battery
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cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
For models BFT120(F)
Fig.1
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
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the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of
the cartridge.
To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
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the 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 not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
For model BFT121F
Fig.2
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
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the tool while sliding the button on the side of the
cartridge.
To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
when •
the 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 part on the upper side of the button, it
is not locked completely. Insert it fully until the red
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