Specific Safety Rules; Functional Description - Makita BVR340 Instruction Manual

Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15
8JD, ENGLAND
Responsible manufacturer:
Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to concrete vibrator safety rules. If you use this tool
unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1. Always keep your hands and face away from
vibrating head when operating.
2. Switch off the tool immediately if you notice
abnormal noise or something faulty during
operation.
3. Inspect the tool carefully for breakage, cracks
or deformation if you accidentally drop it or
strike it against something.
4. Do not carry the tool with finger on switch.
5. Do not set the tool down and switch it on. The
vibrating head may whip around out of control
and cause an accident.
6. Be careful not to allow water, wet concrete or
the like to get into the tool. Do not let the tool
fall into wet concrete.
7. Insert the vibrating head carefully between
iron/steel frames or reinforcing rods not to
come in contact with them.
8. Do not crush or twist the flexible hose.
9. Do not overly bend the flexible hose.
10. Use a wet cloth or the like to carefully wipe off
any wet concrete left on the tool after use.
Extra care should be given to thorough
cleaning of the vents, switch area, cover
openings, etc.
11. Do not use the tool in the rain. Do not clean the
tool in water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product
using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
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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 cartridge:
(1)
(2)
(3)
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 ﾟ C (122 ﾟ 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 or strike battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool
power.
2. Never
cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature at 10 ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
•
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
Fig.1
Fig.2
Always switch off the tool before insertion or
•
removal of the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, first open the
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battery cartridge cover. To open the cover, press its
recessed part and pivot it with the recessed part
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Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and
even a breakdown.
recharge a fully charged battery