Makita DCS551 Instruction Manual

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6(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water orrain.A battery short can cause a large current flow,overheating, possible burns and even abreakdown.6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge inlocations where the temperature may reach orexceed 50°C (122°F).7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it isseverely damaged or is completely worn out. Thebattery cartridge can explode in a fire.8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.9. Do not use a damaged battery.10. Follow your local regulations relating to disposalof battery.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries thathave been altered, may result in the battery burstingcausing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also voidthe Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.Tips for maintaining maximum battery life1. Charge the battery cartridge before completelydischarged.Always stop tool operation and charge the batterycartridge 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 roomtemperature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Let a hotbattery cartridge cool down before charging it.4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it fora long period (more than six months).FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before adjusting orchecking function on the tool.Installing or removing battery cartridgeCAUTION:• Always switch off the tool before installing or removingof the battery cartridge.• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly wheninstalling or removing battery cartridge. Failure tohold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may causethem to slip off your hands and result in damage to thetool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool whilesliding the button on the front of the cartridge.To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on thebattery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip itinto place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with alittle click. If you can see the red indicator on the upperside of the button, it is not locked completely. (Fig. 1)CAUTION:• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the redindicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fallout of the tool, causing injury to you or someonearound you.• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If thecartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being insertedcorrectly.Indicating the remaining battery capacity(Only for battery cartridges with “B” at the end of themodel number.) (Fig. 2)Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicatethe remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps lightup for few seconds.015658NOTE:• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambienttemperature, the indication may differ slightly from theactual capacity.Switch actionWARNING:• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off leverwhich prevents the tool from unintended starting.NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull theswitch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever. Returntool to a MAKITA service center for proper repairsBEFORE further usage.• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function oflock-off lever.CAUTION:• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch trigger actuatesproperly and returns to the “OFF” position whenreleased.• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing thelock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, pressthe lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release theswitch trigger to stop. (Fig. 3)Indicator lampsRemainingcapacityLighted Off Blinking75% to 100%50% to 75%25% to 50%0% to 25%Charge thebattery.The battery mayhavemalfunctioned.