Makita BDF460 Instruction Manual page 10

CAUTIO N :
*The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery cartridge Never use it for other pur-
poses 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 discharg-
ing it completely and recharging a couple of times.
If you charge a battery cartridge from
a
just-operated tool or batten/ cartridge which has
been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight 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 car-
tridge is cooled by the cooling fan installed in the charger. When the temperature on bat-
tery is more than approx. 70°C. two charging lights may flash in red color, and when
approx. 50°C
-
70°C, one charging light in red color.
If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, 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.
Any of the following conditions indicates damage to the charger and/or battery cartridge.
Ask your Makita Authorized or Factory Service Center to check them.
1) The charging light does not flash (green) when the battery charger is plugged into a
2) The charging light does not light up or flash (red) when the battery is inserted in the
3) Charging is not completed at even more than two hours after red light comes
ON
at
power source.
charger port.
start of charging.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch
trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pres-
sure on the trigger. Release the trigger to
stop.
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