MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the
tool
is switched
off
before attempting
to
perform inspection
or
maintenance.
To
remove the cover, push
it
in
the direc-
tion
of
the arrow while pressing down on
the "OPEN" portion
of the cover.
To
maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
or adjustment
should be performed by Makita Authorized
or Factory Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
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DISPOSING OF
TOOL A nicad battery is built into the handle
of
this
tool.
Always remove
it
before disposing
of the
tool.
Removing built-in battery
CAUTION
: Never remove the built-in battery
from
the
tool except when disposing
of
the tool. The
battery will be damaged
or
a battery short-circuit could result.
Withdraw the built-in battery halfway. Dis-
connect the two lead wires from the
battery by pulling them from the battery
terminals. Then withdraw the battery com-
pletely.
To prevent a battery short-circuit, tape the battery terminals or put the battery into a
plastics bag. (Note: Never put two
or
more batteries into one plastics bag. Battery short-
circuit may result.)
CAUTION
:
Never incinerate the battery even
if
it
is severely damaged
or is completely worn out.
It
can explode in a fire
or toxic materials can leak out
of
it.
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