Makita XCU08 Instruction Manual page 5

7. Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for oper-
ations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do
not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth
work gloves which may be entangled.
The entanglement of cloth work gloves in
the moving parts may result in personal
injury.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified
1.
by the manufacturer. A charger that is suit-
able for one type of battery pack may create
a risk of fire when used with another battery
pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
3. When 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.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
4.
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or mod-
ified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 130 °C may
cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do
7.
not charge the battery pack or tool out-
side the temperature range specified in
the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qual-
ified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs.
2.
Service of battery packs should only be per-
formed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
4. Do not modify or attempt to repair the
appliance or the battery pack except as
indicated in the instructions for use and
care.
Cordless Chain saw safety warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the
saw chain when the chain saw is operat-
ing. Before you start the chain saw, make
sure the saw chain is not contacting any-
thing. A moment of inattention while operat-
ing chain saws may cause entanglement of
your clothing or body with the saw chain.
2. Always hold the chain saw with your
right hand on the top handle and your
left hand on the front handle. Holding the
chain saw with a reversed hand configura-
tion increases the risk of personal injury and
should never be done.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces only, because the saw
chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw
chains contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric
shock.
4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protec-
tion. Further protective equipment for head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
5. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree
may result in personal injury.
Always keep proper footing and operate
6.
the chain saw only when standing on
fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery
or unstable surfaces such as ladders may
cause a loss of balance or control of the
chain saw.
7. When cutting a limb that is under tension
be alert for spring back. When the tension
in the wood fibres is released the spring
loaded limb may strike the operator and/or
throw the chain saw out of control.
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