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 fires, 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. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
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 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.
NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery
cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge;
1.
Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
► Fig.1: 1. Battery cover 2. Battery cover locking lever
2.
Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
slot on the mower then slide the cartridge until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator
on the upper side of the button, battery cartridge is not
locked completely.
► Fig.2: 1. Battery cartridge
3.
Insert the lock key in the place shown in the figure
as far as it will go.
► Fig.3: 1. Lock key
4.
Close the battery cover and push it until it is
latched with the locking lever.
To remove the battery cartridge from the mower;
1.
Slide the battery cover locking lever and open the
battery cover.
2.
Pull out the battery cartridge from the mower while
sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
3.
Pull out the lock key.
4.
Close the battery cover.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally. Let the tool cool down before turning the tool on
again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
► Fig.4: 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.
Battery indicator status
On
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Remaining battery
capacity
Off
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%