Functional Description; Important Safety Instructions - Makita BPT350 Instruction Manual

leakage, explosions, etc. caused by stapling into
live wires, conduits or gas pipes.
12. Use only pin nails specified in this manual. The
use of any other pin nails may cause malfunction
of the tool.
13. Do not tamper with the tool or attempt to use it for
other than driving pin nails.
14. Do not operate the tool without pin nails. It
shortens the service life of the tool.
15. Stop driving operations immediately if you notice
something wrong or out of the ordinary with the
tool.
16. Never drive pin nails into any materials which may
allow the pin nails to puncture and fly through as a
projectile.
17. Never actuate the switch trigger and safety lever
at the same time until you are prepared to drive
pin nails on workpieces. Never defeat its purpose
by securing the safety lever back or by depressing
it by hand.
18. Never tamper with the safety lever. Check the
safety lever frequently for proper operations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk
of overheating, possible burns and even an
explosion.
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°C (122°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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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 Lithium-ion battery cartridge when you
do not use it for more than six months.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
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 sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
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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 part 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 inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Safety system
WARNING:
• Make sure all safety systems are in working order
before operation. Failure to do so may cause personal
injuries. (Fig. 2)
Test safety systems for possible faulty operation before
pin-nailing as follows.
1. Make sure that the tool is not loaded with pin nails
before the test.
2. Pull the sliding door of the magazine toward yourself.
(Fig. 3)
3. The tool accidentally operates if only the trigger is
pulled although the lever is not pulled.
4. The tool does not operate when the trigger is pulled
with the lever pulled.
In case of 3 and 4 above, the safety systems are faulty.
Trigger and lever
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off before
inserting the battery cartridge on the tool.
The tool is provided with lever as a safety system in
addition to the usual trigger. (Fig. 4)
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