Makita 6226DW Instruction Manual page 9

Trickle charge (Maintenance charge)
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after
full charge, the charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode and
keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged.
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 cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10°C
-
40°C (50°F
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104°F)
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into
the tool, 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 trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pres-
sure on the trigger. Release the trigger to
stop.
Reversing switch action
CAUTION:
*Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
*Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes 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 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 switch
lever is in the neutral position, the switch
trigger cannot be pulled.
Reversing switch lever
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1
Clockwise Counterclockwise
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