Makita 4190DB/4190DWB Brush Cutter User Manual


 
6. Do notstore themachine and batterycartridge
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. Thebattery cartridge canexplode in a fire.
8. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike battery.
9. Do not charge inside a box or container of any
kind. The battery must be placed in a well
ventilated area during charging.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR MACHINE
1. Be aware that this is always in an operating
condition, because it does not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Check the wheel carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged wheel immediately.
3. Use only flanges specified for this machine.
4. Be careful not to damage the spindle, flanges
(especially theinstalling surface)or bolt. Dam-
age to these parts could result inwheel break-
age.
5. Hold the machine firmly.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
8. Wait until the wheel attains full speed before
cutting.
9. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
10.Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the ‘‘ON’’
position.
11. Never attempt to cut with the machine held
upside downin a vise.This can leadto serious
accidents, because it is extremely dangerous.
(Fig. 1)
12.Before setting the machine down after com-
pleting a cut, be sure that the wheel has come
to a complete stop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 2)
Always switch off the machine before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, pull out the set
plate on the machine and grasp both sides of the
cartridge while withdrawing it from the machine.
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 machine.
Do not use force when inserting the battery car-
tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Charging
For 4190D (Fig. 3)
1. Plug the battery charger into your power source.
2. Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and
minusterminals onthe batterycartridge areon the
same sides as their respective markings on the
battery charger. Insert the cartridge fully into the
port so that it rests on the charger port floor.
3. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charg-
ing light color will flash in red color and charging
will begin.
4. When charging is completed, the charging light
goes out. The charging time is as follows:
Battery 7000, 7100, 7120, 9000, 9100, 9100A,
9120: approx. 60 minutes.
5. If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger
after the charging cycle is complete, the charger
will switch into its ‘‘trickle charge (maintenance
charge)’’ mode.
6. After charging, remove the battery cartridge from
the charger and unplug the charger from the
power source.
Battery type
Capacity
(mAh)
Number of
cells
9000 1,300 8
CAUTION:
The battery charger 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 whichhas not been usedfor 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 afterdischarging itcompletely andrecharging a
couple of times.
When you charge a battery cartridge from a just-
operated machine or a battery cartridge which has
been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight or
heat for a long time, let it cool off. Then re-insert it
and try to charge it once more.
When you charge a new battery cartridge or a
battery cartridge whichhas not been usedfor a long
period, sometimes the charging light will go out
soon. If this occurs, remove the battery cartridge
and re-insert it. If the charging light goes out within
one minute even after repeating this procedure a
couple of times, the battery cartridge is dead.
Replace it with a new one.
4190D (E) (’100. 3. 15)
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