Installing or removing battery cartridge
*Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal or the battery cartridge.
*To remove the battery cartridge, pull outBattery cartridge the set plate on the tool and grasp both
sides of the cartridge while withdrawing it from the tool.
*To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Snap the set plate back into place. Be sure to close the set plate fully before using the tool.
Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge.
If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.
Charging
Your new battery cartridge is not charged. You will need to charge it before use. Use the fast charger Model DC1201 to charge the battery cartridge.
*Plug the fast charger into the proper A/C voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color.
*Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides as their respective markings on the fast charger.
Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that it rests on the charger port floor.
*When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and chargingwill begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily during charging.
*When charging is completed, the charging light color will change from red to green and a tone will sound steadily for about 5 seconds. The charging time is approximately one hour.
*After charging, unplug the charger from the power source.
CAUTION :
*The fast charger Model DC1201 is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries.
*When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharg- ing it completely and recharging a couple of times.
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