Electrical and battery safety
1.
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
2.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
3.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
4.
5.
Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
6.
Do not charge lawn mower in rain, or in wet
locations.
7.
When replacing batteries, all batteries should
be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and
discharged batteries could increase internal cell
pressure and rupture the discharged battery.
8.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not
to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
9.
Do not replace the battery in the rain.
10. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not
leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use,
or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If
the terminal gets wet or liquid enters inside of bat-
tery, the battery may be short circuited and there is
a risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
11.
After removing the battery from the machine or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
12. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
13. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
machine in dump or wet locations or expose it
to rain. Water entering the machine will increase
the risk of electric shock.
14. If the battery pack gets wet, drain the water
inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth. Dry the
battery pack completely in a dry place before
use.
Service
1.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
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.
WARNING:
Use of this product can create
dust containing chemicals which may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of
these chemicals are compounds found in pesti-
cides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
Important safety instructions for
battery pack
1.
Before using battery pack, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery char-
ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
pack. It may result in a fire, 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 pack:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery pack in a container
with other metal objects such as nails,
coins, etc.
(3)
Do not expose battery pack to water or
rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6.
Do not store and use the tool and battery pack
in locations where the temperature may reach
or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7.
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery pack can explode in a fire.
8.
Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
pack, or hit against a hard object to the battery
pack. Such conduct may result in a fire, 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 pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11.
When disposing the battery pack, remove it
from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place.
Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
sive 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 pack may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery packs.
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