Recently, more and more non-genuine Makita lithium batteries are found in the market. By using a non-genuine Makita “knock-off” battery, the sophisticated electronic communication system between the battery and the charger as well as between the battery and the tool may be defeated.  This will result in:

1. Unknown and unstable tool performance. The non-genuine Makita battery may also damage the internal parts of the tool which in turn shorten the life span of the machine.
2. Voiding the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.
3. The battery bursting that may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
4. Possible fire damage to the tool, the battery and/or the charger.

Explosion occurs in some countries as shown.

Makita bears no liability for accidents, personal injury or property damage (or damage to batteries, tools or chargers) that occurs as a result of the use of “knock-off” batteries, or batteries that have been repaired or altered in any way.

Always use genuine Makita batteries!