Functional Description - Makita Bft082F Instruction Manual

(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 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
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.

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 insertion or
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removal of the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
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the tool while sliding the button on the front 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
battery
1. Red part
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge
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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
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cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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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 switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Reversing switch action
A
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CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
When not operating the tool, always set the
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
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1. Switch trigger
1. Reversing switch
lever
B