Functional Description; Installing Or Removing Battery Cartridge - Makita HW001G Instruction Manual

Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis-
charged. 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.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
3.
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
When not using the battery cartridge, remove
4.
it from the tool or the charger.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
5.
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the machine
is switched off and the battery cartridges are
removed before adjusting or checking function on
the machine.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the machine
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the machine and the battery
cartridge firmly when installing or removing bat-
tery cartridge. Failure to hold the machine and the
battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off
your hands and result in damage to the machine and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure that you lock the battery
cover before use. Otherwise, mud, dirt, or water may
cause damage to the product or the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the machine,
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.
CAUTION:
Hold the battery cover firmly when
installing or removing the battery cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever, and then open the battery cover.
► Fig.1: 1. Battery cover 2. Locking lever
2. Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the machine, and then slide the cartridge until it
locks in place with a little click.
► Fig.2: 1. Battery cartridge
3.
Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge;
1. Pull up the locking lever and open the battery
cover.
2.
Pull out the battery cartridge from the machine
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3. Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
Battery check button
You can check the remaining battery capacity by press-
ing the battery check button.
► Fig.3: 1. Battery indicator 2. Battery check button
Battery indicator status
On
NOTE: The indicator lamp for remaining battery
capacity is just for a reference. The actual battery
capacity may differ depending on the usage condi-
tions or ambient temperature.
NOTE: The lamp automatically goes off after a few
seconds.
NOTE: If two battery cartridges are installed, the
battery installed on the left side is used first.
NOTE: If two battery cartridges are installed, the
machine automatically switches the battery when the
battery in use becomes empty.
NOTE: You can check the remaining battery capacity
without turning on the power switch.
15 ENGLISH
Off
Blinking
Remaining
battery
capacity
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery