How do you remove the security device from a Makita battery shipped from Amazon? (The device safes the battery for shipment.)
1103432
Aircraft snips, electricians side cutters or some styles of hand pruners should do the trick.
1103433
Yeah, you'd think they could have come up with something a bit better! I think I used a pocket knife, but the other suggestions are probably better. It's not magic. And, by the way, your question isn't a dumb one. I think we all had to scratch our heads when we first saw it.
670292
Did you remove the cardboard beneath the battery they put in to keep from running down the battery during shipping?
1035278
I don't have a clue what Makita says about it, but I have been doing it this way with Makita batteries for several years now with no problems: When a battery in a tool shows any sign of getting weak, I then go to the charger (which is always on my work bench and plugged in with a fully charged battery snapped onto it) and swap them out. Sometimes the battery has been on the charger for an hour, and sometimes it has been there for a month.
864652
Wow!! Just reading the post here.I guess I just stole the whole trimmer at Sears as a close-out for 31 bucks, Dizamn! I got lucky, Almost didnt buy it. Guess from what you all are saying I need to hunt for a cheap spare battery.
695482
Instead of removing the battery, place a small piece of insulator (paper, thin carton, plastic, etc.) between any one of the battery poles and its contact point. Thereby, there is no/little risk of losing/misplacing any of the batteries during non-use; and while it is in-use, place the insulator beside the battery for safe keeping inside the battery compartment.
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I haven't yet had the need to replace the battery. I did however take a look at it yesterday as I was also curious and the only thing I can think of is using a straight screwdriver on the two screws (assuming they're screws) on the face of the device. You can see the battery within. There is no way they'd make a device you can't change the battery out on... it's gotta be it.
1239714
You have to remove to one rubber cover on the end of the handle, then the safety screw. once this is done you can slide the battery cover off.
1275444
That's a ridiculous question. Makita makes their money on selling batteries for their tools so why would they let you buy another manufacturer's batteries for use in Makita tools??? It's like razors and razor blades, the razor is sold cheap but the blades are where the razor manufacturers make their money. Ever wonder why you can't use Gillette blades on a Schick razor? Now you know.
1738306
Is it new? If yes there is a small plastic sheeth between a battery and it's contact. Simply pull the tap to remove it
557813
It is a peice of plastic and it is used to lift the battery out of the battery compartment. You do not want to remove it.
1396942
Hi, don't take the packaging off! You might do damage to the battery if you do so.
1422396
Just pull it with a small pliers. It should come out. It is just clipped not soldered
1950443
I can't find that anywhere. Where did you fond that Makita has an offer for a free battery?Thanks.
1738413
There is a tab in the light that needs to be removed. It's just a pull tab like the ones used to protect batteries.
1901029
A small strip of Velcro should work and still allow you to remove it to change the battery.
1703179
I found that the wires that connect the battery were rubbing against it and wedging against the battery when I tried to pull it out. I pushed the wires up into a recess to get them out of the way and the battery was easy to remove after that.
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I sent these back unopened. I bought another aftermarket battery that failed after 3 charges and decided not to take a chance. I use my Makitas every day on my job and have found that I just have to bite the bullet and pay the extra money.