Functional Description; Installing Or Removing Battery Cartridge - Makita DHS680 Instruction Manual

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.
10. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the
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.
4. Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period
of time.
battery cartridge

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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battery
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CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before installing or
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removing of the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when
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installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to
hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause
them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the
tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
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 on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red
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indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
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cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
NOTE:
When the battery cartridge is not removed easily, push
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it from the opposite side of the button and slide it.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing 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.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
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1. Button
2. Red indicator
3. Battery cartridge
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