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CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature 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).
PARTS DESCRIPTION
2
1
17
3
4
56
11
13
15
12
18
7
0
16
9
14
1 Battery cartridge 2 Front hand guard 3 Guide bar
4 Saw chain 5 Lever 6 Adjustingdial
7 Check button 8 Capacity indicator 9 Main power lamp
10 Main power switch 11 Lock-off lever 12 Rear handle
13 Switch trigger 14 Front handle 15 Oil tank cap
16 Chain catcher 17 Adjustingscrew(foroilpump) 18 Guide bar cover