Makita BCV03 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 3

English
(Original instructions)
Explanation of general view
1 Button 5
2 Battery cartridge
 Battery converter
4 Remaining battery 6
capacity indication 7
lamp for battery 1 8
Applications
This battery converter uses two 18 V batteries, and can be used with 6 V battery-
powered products.
Compatible battery: BL1815N, BL1830, BL1840
Note: BL1815 cannot be used with the battery converter.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to carefully read the product main unit instruction manual before use.
• This battery converter is designed exclusively for use with 18 V batteries. Do not use
14.4 V batteries.
• Install two 18 V batteries for use. This battery converter cannot be used with only one
18 V battery.
• Do not insert the battery converter into the charger. Charging is not possible in this
case.
Removing or installing batteries and battery converter
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridges.
• Firmly hold the battery converter and battery cartridges when replacing battery
cartridges.
Failure to firmly hold the battery converter and battery cartridges may damage
them or cause a serious injury.
• When replacing battery cartridges with the battery converter installed on the tool,
firmly hold the battery cartridges and the tool.
• Firmly hold the tool and battery converter when removing the battery converter. Fail-
ure to firmly hold the tool and the battery converter may drop them and cause dam-
age to them or a serious injury.
Remaining battery 9 Screws
capacity indication 10 Battery capacity
lamp for battery 2 display button
Button
Battery guard
Protrusion
Removing/installing the battery cartridges from/on the battery converter
(Fig. 1)
1. To remove battery cartridge from the battery converter, slide it from the battery
converter while sliding the button on the front of the battery cartridge.
2. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the
groove in the battery converter and slip it into place. Always 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. Install it fully until the red indicator cannot
be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the battery converter, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide
in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.
Removing/installing the battery converter from/on the tool (Fig. 2)
1. To remove the battery converter, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the
front of the battery converter.
2. To install the battery converter, align the tongue on the battery converter with the
groove in the tool and slip it into place. Always 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. Install it 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.
Do not use force when installing the battery converter. If the battery converter does
not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when inserting batteries and the battery con-
verter.
How to use this converter with the 36 V cordless brushcutter (Fig. 3)
When using with the above cordless brushcutter, mount the battery guard (optional
accessory).
To install the accessory battery guard, fit it over the protrusion of the tool and then
secure it with screws.
To remove the accessory battery guard, unscrew and slide it off.
Remaining battery capacity indication (Fig. 4)
Press the remaining battery capacity display button to light the indicator lamps and
indicate the remaining battery capacities. The indicator lamps correspond to each bat-
tery.