Makita GA029GZ User Manual

ENGLISH: Original instructions

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Angle Grinder

GA027G
GA028G
GA029G
GA030G
GA031G
GA032G

Read before use.

SPECIFICATIONS

Ni-MH

Model: GA027G GA028G GA029G GA030G GA031G GA032G

Wheel diameter 100 mm

Max. wheel thickness 6.4 mm 7.2 mm 6.4 mm 7.2 mm

Spindle thread M10 M14 or 5/8″

Rated speed (n) 8,500 min

Overall length with BL4025 413 mm

with BL4040 425 mm

Net weight

Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max

2.9 - 3.4 kg 3.0 - 3.6 kg 3.0 - 4.5 kg 2.8 - 3.4 kg 2.9 - 3.6 kg 3.0 - 4.4 kg

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change

without notice.

• Specications may di󰀨er from country to country.

• The weight may di󰀨er depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi-

est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

Battery cartridge BL4025 / BL4040

Charger DC40RA

• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of
residence.

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges

and chargers may cause injury and/or re.

Symbols

The followings show the symbols which may be used
for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.

Read instruction manual.

Wear safety glasses.

(4″)

115 mm

(4-1/2″)

(country specic)

Li-ion

125 mm

Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack together with household waste
material!
In observance of the European Directives,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators
and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
and their implementation in accordance
with national laws, electric equipment and

batteries and battery pack(s) that have

reached the end of their life must be col­lected separately and returned to an envi­ronmentally compatible recycling facility.

100mm

(5″)

(4″)

M10 M14 or 5/8″

-1

115 mm

(4-1/2″)

125 mm

(country specic)

(5″)

Intended use

The tool is intended for grinding, sanding, wire brushing
and cutting of metal and stone materials without the use
of water.

Noise

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN60745-2-3:

Model Sound pressure

GA027G 81 92 3

GA028G 81 92 3

GA029G 82 93 3

GA030G 81 92 3

GA031G 81 92 3

GA032G 82 93 3

level (LpA) : (dB(A))

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Sound power level
(LWA) : (dB(A))

Uncertainty (K) :
(dB(A))

NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and

may be used for comparing one tool with another.

NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

WARNING: The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared val-

ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation

of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the

times when the tool is switched o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

Vibration

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to EN60745-2-3:

Work mode: surface grinding with normal side grip

Model

GA027G 4.5 1.5

GA028G 5.0 1.5

GA029G 6.0 1.5

GA030G 4.5 1.5

GA031G 5.0 1.5

GA032G 6.0 1.5

Work mode: surface grinding with anti vibration side grip

Model

GA027G 4.5 1.5

GA028G 5.0 1.5

GA029G 6.5 1.5

GA030G 4.5 1.5

GA031G 5.0 1.5

GA032G 6.5 1.5

Work mode: disc sanding with normal side grip

Model

GA027G 2.5 m/s

GA028G 2.5 1.5

GA029G 3.0 1.5

GA030G 2.5 m/s

GA031G 2.5 1.5

GA032G 3.0 1.5

Work mode: disc sanding with anti vibration side grip

Model

GA027G 2.5 m/s

GA028G 2.5 1.5

GA029G 3.0 1.5

GA030G 2.5 m/s

GA031G 2.5 1.5

GA032G 3.0 1.5

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and

may be used for comparing one tool with another.

NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

Vibration emission (ah, AG) : (m/s2)

Vibration emission (ah, AG) : (m/s2)

Vibration emission (ah, AG) : (m/s2)

Vibration emission (ah, AG) : (m/s2)

2

or less 1.5

2

or less 1.5

2

or less 1.5

2

or less 1.5

Uncertainty (K) : (m/s2)

Uncertainty (K) : (m/s2)

Uncertainty (K) : (m/s2)

Uncertainty (K) : (m/s2)

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WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared

value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation

of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the

times when the tool is switched o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

WARNING: The declared vibration emission value is used for main applications of the power tool. However if

the power tool is used for other applications, the vibration emission value may be di󰀨erent.

5.

EC Declaration of Conformity

For European countries only

The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions, illustrations and specications provided

with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.

Save all warnings and instruc­tions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your

mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of ammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

Electrical safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-

tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

7.

Power tools can produce electromagnetic elds

(EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However,
users of pacemakers and other similar medical
devices should contact the maker of their device and/
or doctor for advice before operating this power tool.

Personal safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med­ication. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2.

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used

for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the o󰀨-position before connecting

to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your nger on the switch or energising power tools

that have the switch on invites accidents.

4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may

result in personal injury.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

7. If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

8.

Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can

cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

9. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.

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It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip­ments by the tool operators and by other per­sons in the immediate working area.

Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and o󰀨. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust­ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-

dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check

for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may a󰀨ect the power tool’s operation. If dam­aged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak­ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations di󰀨erent from those intended could

result in a hazardous situation.

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle­ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may

result in personal injury.

Battery tool use and care

1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for

one type of battery pack may create a risk of re

when used with another battery pack.

2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery

packs may create a risk of injury and re.

3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-

nals together may cause burns or a re.

4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-

tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If

liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-

aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries

may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in

re, explosion or risk of injury.

6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.

7. Follow all charging instructions and do not

charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc­tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures

outside the specied range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of re.

Service

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied

repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.

3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-

ing accessories.

Cordless grinder safety warnings

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding,

Wire Brushing, or Abrasive Cutting-O󰀨 Operations:

1. This power tool is intended to function as a

grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-o󰀨 tool.

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illus-

trations and specications provided with this

power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed

below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.

2. Operations such as polishing are not rec­ommended to be performed with this power
tool. Operations for which the power tool was not

designed may create a hazard and cause per-

sonal injury.

3. Do not use accessories which are not speci-
cally designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can

be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
safe operation.

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4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at

least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than

their rated speed can break and y apart.

5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your

accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories

cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.

6.

Threaded mounting of accessories must match
the grinder spindle thread. For accessories

mounted by anges, the arbour hole of the
accessory must t the locating diameter of the
ange. Accessories that do not match the mounting

hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.

7.

Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for
chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or
excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires.
If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the
rotating accessory and run the power tool at maxi
mum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-

sories will normally break apart during this test time.

8.

Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropri­ate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye pro-

tection must be capable of stopping ying debris

generated by various operations. The dust mask

or respirator must be capable of ltrating particles

generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

9.

Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of

workpiece or of a broken accessory may y away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

10. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping

surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make

exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.

11. Never lay the power tool down until the acces-
sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning
accessory may grab the surface and pull the
power tool out of your control.

12. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.

13. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.

14. Do not operate the power tool near ammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

15. Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.

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Kickback and Related Warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other acces­sory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the
rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncon­trolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite
of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is
entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of
the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.

The wheel may either jump toward or away from the

operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s move­ment at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also
break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

1. Maintain a rm grip on the power tool and

position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.

The operator can control torque reactions or kick­back forces, if proper precautions are taken.

2. Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.

3. Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite
to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.

4. Use special care when working corners, sharp

edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing

have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.

5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create fre­quent kickback and loss of control.

Safety Warnings Specic for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-O󰀨 Operations:

1. Use only wheel types that are recommended

for your power tool and the specic guard

designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for
which the power tool was not designed cannot be
adequately guarded and are unsafe.

2. The grinding surface of centre depressed

wheels must be mounted below the plane of
the guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that

projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot

be adequately protected.

3. The guard must be securely attached to the

power tool and positioned for maximum safety,
so the least amount of wheel is exposed
towards the operator. The guard helps to protect

the operator from broken wheel fragments, acci­dental contact with wheel and sparks that could
ignite clothing.

4. Wheels must be used only for recommended

applications. For example: do not grind with

the side of cut-o󰀨 wheel. Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheels

are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces
applied to these wheels may cause them to
shatter.

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5. Always use undamaged wheel anges that are

of correct size and shape for your selected
wheel. Proper wheel anges support the wheel

thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.

Flanges for cut-o󰀨 wheels may be di󰀨erent from
grinding wheel anges.

6. Do not use worn down wheels from larger
power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool

is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller
tool and may burst.

Additional Safety Warnings Specic for Abrasive
Cutting-O󰀨 Operations:

1. Do not “jam“ the cut-o󰀨 wheel or apply exces-
sive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel

increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting
or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibil­ity of kickback or wheel breakage.

2. Do not position your body in line with and
behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at
the point of operation, is moving away from your
body, the possible kickback may propel the spin­ning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

3. When wheel is binding or when interrupting

a cut for any reason, switch o󰀨 the power

tool and hold the power tool motionless until
the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never

attempt to remove the cut-o󰀨 wheel from the

cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
kickback may occur. Investigate and take correc-

tive action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

4.

Do not restart the cutting operation in the work­piece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully
re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or

kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

5. Support panels or any oversized workpiece to

minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kick­back. Large workpieces tend to sag under their

own weight. Supports must be placed under the
workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge
of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.

6. Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut”
into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, elec-

trical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.

Safety Warnings Specic for Sanding Operations:

1. Do not use excessively oversized sanding
disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommen­dations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger

sanding paper extending beyond the sanding
pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.

Safety Warnings Specic for Wire Brushing

Operations:

1. Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the
brush even during ordinary operation. Do not
overstress the wires by applying excessive
load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily

penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

2. If the use of a guard is recommended for wire

brushing, do not allow any interference of the
wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel

or brush may expand in diameter due to work load
and centrifugal forces.

Additional Safety Warnings:

1. When using depressed centre grinding wheels,

be sure to use only berglass-reinforced

wheels.

2. NEVER USE Stone Cup type wheels with this
grinder. This grinder is not designed for these

types of wheels and the use of such a product

may result in serious personal injury.

3. Be careful not to damage the spindle, the

ange (especially the installing surface) or the

lock nut. Damage to these parts could result in
wheel breakage.

4. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.

5. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced wheel.

6. Use the specied surface of the wheel to per-
form the grinding.

7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.

8. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.

9. Do not touch accessories immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.

10. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer
for correct mounting and use of wheels.
Handle and store wheels with care.

11. Do not use separate reducing bushings or
adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.

12. Use only anges specied for this tool.

13. For tools intended to be tted with threaded

hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel
is long enough to accept the spindle length.

14. Check that the workpiece is properly
supported.

15. Pay attention that the wheel continues to

rotate after the tool is switched o󰀨.

16. If working place is extremely hot and humid,
or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a
short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure opera­tor safety.

17. Do not use the tool on any materials contain­ing asbestos.

18. When use cut-o󰀨 wheel, always work with

the dust collecting wheel guard required by
domestic regulation.

19. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any
lateral pressure.

20. Do not use cloth work gloves during operation.
Fibers from cloth gloves may enter the tool, which
causes tool breakage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity

with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.

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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 or tamper the battery
cartridge. It may result in a re, excessive heat,

or explosion.

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 and use 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. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a

re, excessive heat, or explosion.

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 pack­aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult­ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.

Tape or mask o󰀨 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, exces­sive 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.

14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may

take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han­dling of hot battery cartridges.

15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-

diately after use as it may get hot enough to
cause burns.

16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the

terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may result in poor performance or

breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.

17. Unless the tool supports the use near

high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec­trical power lines. It may result in a malfunction

or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.

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

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. When not using the battery cartridge, remove

it from the tool or the charger.

5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use

it for a long period (more than six months).

Important safety instructions for
wireless unit

1. Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-

less unit.

2. Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-

dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.

3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.

4. Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet

conditions.

5. Do not use the wireless unit in places where

the temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).

6. Do not operate the wireless unit in places

where medical instruments, such as heart
pace makers are nearby.

7. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where automated devices are nearby. If oper-

ated, automated devices may develop malfunction
or error.

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8. Do not operate the wireless unit in places

under high temperature or places where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.

9. The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic

elds (EMF) but they are not harmful to the

user.

10. The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be

careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.

11. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless

unit with bare hands or metallic materials.

12. Always remove the battery on the product

when installing the wireless unit into it.

13. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the

place where dust and water may come into the
slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.

14. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct

direction.

15. Do not press the wireless activation button

on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the
button with an object with a sharp edge.

16. Always close the lid of the slot when

operating.

17. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot
while the power is being supplied to the tool.

Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless
unit.

18. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.

19. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.

20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where

static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.

21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub­ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the
sun.

22. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or
powdery place or in a place corrosive gas
could be generated.

23. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew
the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit
until the dew is completely dried.

24. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe
with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin­ner, conductive grease or the like.

25. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the
supplied case or a static-free container.

26. Do not insert any devices other than Makita
wireless unit into the slot on the tool.

27. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam­aged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may

cause malfunction.

28. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more

than necessary. Restore the lid if it comes o󰀨

from the tool.

29. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or

damaged.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is

switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed

before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery
cartridge

CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before

installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-

tridge rmly when installing or removing battery

cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery

cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨 your hands

and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge

and a personal injury.

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3

► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge

fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,

it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to

you or someone around you.

CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge

forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is

not being inserted correctly.

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