Makita DCL180 Instruction Manual page 4

Do not block the intake hole or vent
6.
holes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for
tool.
volts
direct current
Important safety
instructions for
battery cartridge
Before using battery cartridge, read
1.
all instructions and cautionary mark-
ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery, and (3) product using battery.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
2.
If operating time has become
3.
excessively shorter, stop operating
immediately. It may result in a risk
of overheating, possible burns and
even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes,
4.
rinse them out with clear water and
seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
5.
Do not touch the terminals with
(1)
any conductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge
(2)
in a container with other metal
objects such as nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge
(3)
to water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large
current flow, overheating, possible
burns and even a breakdown.
Do not store the tool and battery
6.
cartridge in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed 50
°C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery car-
7.
tridge even if it is severely damaged
or is completely worn out. The bat-
tery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
8.
Do not use a damaged battery.
9.
The contained lithium-ion batteries
10.
are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third
parties, forwarding agents, special
requirement on packaging and labeling
must be observed.
For preparation of the item being
shipped, consulting an expert for haz-
ardous 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 man-
ner that it cannot move around in the
packaging.
Follow your local regulations relat-
11.
ing to disposal of battery.
Use the batteries only with the prod-
12.
ucts specified by Makita. Installing
the batteries to non-compliant products
may result in a fire, excessive heat,
explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
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 recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
4.
it for a long period (more than six months).
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