Makita DVC265 Instruction Manual page 11

3. W hen battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. S h orting t h e batter y termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
4 . Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery ; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
5 . Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
ma y e x h ibit unpre d i c table be h a v iour resulting in
fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
6 .
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature abo v e 1 30 ° C ma y c ause e x plosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instruc-
tions. C h arging improperl y or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a ualified
1 .
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. T h is w ill ensure t h at t h e sa f et y o f t h e po w er
tool is maintaine d .
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
3. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1 . Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions 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
and even an explosion.
4 . If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5 . Do not short the battery cartridge:
( 1 ) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
( 2 ) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
( 3 ) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
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 or strike battery.
9 . Do not use a damaged battery.
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
F or c ommer c ial transports e.g. b y t h ir d parties,
f or w ar d ing agents, spe c ial re q uirement on pa c k-
aging an d labeling must be obser v e d .
F or preparation o f t h e item being s h ippe d , c onsult-
ing an e x pert f or h a z ar d ous material is re q uire d .
P lease also obser v e possibl y more d etaile d
national regulations.
T ape or mask o f f open c onta c ts an d pa c k up t h e
batter y in su c h a manner t h at it c annot mo v e
aroun d in t h e pa c kaging.
1 1 . Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
1 2. Use the batteries only with the products
specified by Makita. I nstalling t h e batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
si v e h eat, e x plosion, or leak o f ele c trol y te.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
U se o f non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries t h at
h a v e been altere d , ma y result in t h e batter y bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will
also v oi d t h e Makita w arrant y f or t h e Makita tool an d
c h arger.
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.
4 . Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
Important safety instructions for
wireless unit
1 . Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-
less unit.
2. Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-
dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.
4 . Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet
conditions.
5 . Do not use the wireless unit in places where
the temperature exceeds 50 ° C (122 ° F).
6 . Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where medical instruments, such as heart
pace makers are near by.
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