Functional Description; Installing Or Removing Battery Cartridge - Makita DMC300 Instruction Manual

A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdo w n.
6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge in locations w here 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 w orn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, thro w , drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
re, e cessive heat, or e plosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special re uirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an e pert for hazardous material is re uired.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask o open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follo w your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only w ith the products
speci ed by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a re, e ces-
sive heat, e plosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
1 . During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat w hich can cause burns or lo w
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-
diately after use as it may get hot enough to
cause burns.
16. Do not allo w chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may cause heating, catching re,
burst and malfunction of the tool or battery car-
tridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.
1 7 . Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical po w er lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near high-voltage electri-
cal po w er lines. It may result in a malfunction or
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
18. Keep the battery a w ay from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Al w ays stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge w hen you notice
less tool po w er.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge w ith room tem-
perature at 10 ° C - 40 ° C (50 ° F - 104 ° F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool do w n before
charging it.
. When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Al w ays be sure that the tool is
switched o and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch o the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
Fig.1: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator as
shown in the gure, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Al w ays install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
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