User Manual

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Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4.
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.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
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 re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
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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.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita.Installingthebatteriesto
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
siveheat,explosion,orleakofelectrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
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res,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 dis-
charged. 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 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).
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the machine is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the machine.
Installing the front nozzle
1. Loosen 2 screws with the hex wrench, and then
pullthescrewsalltheway.
►Fig.1: 1. Screw
2. Make sure that the Makita logo on the front nozzle
isfacingthedirectionshowninthegure,andthen
attach the front nozzle to the machine.
►Fig.2: 1. Front nozzle
3. Tighten the screws with the hex wrench.
►Fig.3: 1. Screw
Installing the at nozzle or extension nozzle
Optional accessory
1. Attach the adapter pipe to the front nozzle, and
then turn it clockwise to lock it into place.
►Fig.4: 1. Adapter pipe 2. Front nozzle
2. Attachtheatnozzleorextensionnozzletothe
adapter pipe, and then turn it to lock it into place.
►Fig.5:
1. Flat nozzle 2.Extensionnozzle3. Adapter pipe
Attaching the shoulder strap
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Be sure to attach the hooks of the
shoulder strap to the machine securely. If the hooks are
attachedincompletely,theymaycomeoffandcauseaninjury.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the shoulder strap
dedicated to this machine. Using other shoulder
strapmaycauseaninjury.
Attach the hooks of the shoulder strap to the machine
asshowninthegure.
►Fig.6: 1. Hook
You can also attach the shoulder strap to the machine
asshowninthegurebyattachingoneendofthe
shoulderstraptothebuckleoftheshoulderstrap.
►Fig.7: 1. Buckle