Makita 6990D Instruction Manual page 5

8. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike battery.
9. Do not charge inside a box or container of any
kind. The battery must be placed in a well
ventilated area during charging.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR TOOL
1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operat-
ing condition, because it does not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a
''live'' wire will also make exposed metal parts
of the tool ''live'' and shock the operator.
3. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
4. Hold the tool firmly.
5. Wear ear protectors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Charging (Fig. 2)
Your new battery cartridge is not charged. You will need to charge it before use. Use the battery charger Model
DC1411 to charge the battery cartridge.
Plug the battery charger into the proper A/C voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color. Insert
the battery 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 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 which will last approximately 24 hours. After charging, unplug
the charger from the power source. Refer to the table below for the charging time.
Battery type
9122
9133
9134
9135
CAUTION:
• The battery charger Model DC1411 is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes
or for other manufacturer'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 battery 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 battery charger.
• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, a problem exists and charging is not possible.
The terminals 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.
ENB024-1
Capacity (mAh)
2,000
2,200
2,600
3,000
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the
cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
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.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery car-
tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Number of cells
8
8
8
8
Charging time
Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 65 min.
Approx. 75 min.
Approx. 90 min.
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