Functional Description - Makita DML818 Instruction Manual

• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for
use and care.
15. Important safety instructions for battery cartridge.
• Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger,
(2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
• Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or
explosion.
• If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
• If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with
clear water and seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
• Do not short the battery cartridge.
• Do not store and use the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or exceed
50 °C (122 °F).
• 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.
• Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the battery
cartridge. Such conduct may result in a fire, excessive
heat, or explosion.
• Do not use a damaged battery.
• The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For
commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding
agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling
must be observed. For preparation of the item being
shipped, consulting 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.
• Use the batteries only with the products specified
by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant
products may result in a fire, excessive heat,
explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
• If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the
battery must be removed from the tool.
• During and after use, the battery cartridge may take on
heat which can cause burns or low temperature burns.
Pay attention to the handling of hot battery cartridges.
• Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after
use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
• Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge.
It may result in poor performance or breakdown of the
tool or battery cartridge.
• Unless the tool supports the use near high-voltage
electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge
near high-voltage electrical power lines. It may result
in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or battery
cartridge.
• Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
16. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life.
• 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 cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
• Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature
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 it from
the tool or the charger.
• Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a
long period (more than six months).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the appliance is switched off, and
the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the appliance.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
Always switch off the appliance before installing or
removing the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the appliance and the battery 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.
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 as
shown in the figure, it is not locked completely.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the
appliance while sliding the button on the front of the
cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red
indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the appliance, 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.
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