Parts Description; Functional Description; Installing Or Removing Battery Cartridge - Makita DCF203 Instruction Manual

If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
4.
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
5.
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
(1)
ductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
(2)
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
(3)
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
6.
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
7.
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
8.
Do not use a damaged battery.
9.
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 requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

► Fig.1
1 Power switch button
4 Oscillation button
7 Battery slot
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Always be sure that the appli-
CAUTION:
ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is
removed before adjusting or checking function on
the appliance.
11.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
2.
3.
4.
2 Wind speed change button
5 Wind speed indicator
8 15V DC socket
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
before installing or removing of the battery
cartridge.
tery cartridge firmly when installing or removing
battery cartridge. Failure to hold the appliance and
the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off
your hands and result in damage to the appliance and
battery cartridge and a personal injury.
8 ENGLISH
Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
CAUTION:
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
3 Auto-off timer button
6 Auto-off timer indicator
9 AC adaptor
Always switch off the appliance
CAUTION:
Hold the appliance and the bat-
CAUTION: