Makita 6203D Manual page 6

21. Disposal of battery
– Ensure battery is disposed of safety as instructed
by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual
contains important safety and operating instruc-
tions for battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using bat-
tery.
3. CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only
MAKITA type rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries may burst causing personal injury
and damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result
in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and
cord, pull by plug rather than cord when discon-
necting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
8. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or
plug — replace them immediately.
9. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in
any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
10. Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge;
take it to a qualified serviceman when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.
12. The battery charger is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without super-
vision.
13. Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the battery charger.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
& BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Do not charge battery cartridge when tempera-
ture is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C
(104°F).
2. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an
engine generator or DC power receptacle.
3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the
charger vents.
4. Always cover the battery terminals with the bat-
tery cover when the battery cartridge is not
used.
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5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conduc-
tive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
with other metal objects such as nails, coins,
etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
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rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a break-
down.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge 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.
The battery cartridge can explode 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 venti-
lated area during charging.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL
1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operating
condition, because it does not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live"
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the
tool "live" and shock the operator.
3. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
4. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
5. Hold the tool firmly.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
8. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the car-
tridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
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