Makita XCV23 Instruction Manual page 3

Do not handle battery or appliance
6.
with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings.
7.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and any-
thing that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
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and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before removing
9.
the battery cartridge.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
10.
Do not use to pick up flammable or
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combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.
Use only the charger supplied by
12.
the manufacturer to recharge.
Do not pick up anything that is burn-
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ing or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without filters in
14.
place. Replace a damaged filter
immediately.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
15.
Always install float before any wet
16.
pick-up operation.
Do not use the cleaner as a stool or
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work bench. The machine may fall
down and may result in personal injury.
Do not vacuum the following:
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Flammable liquid (kerosene,
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gasoline, solvents such as ben-
zine, thinner, etc.)
Hot substances that are burn-
•
ing or smoking (cigarettes,
matches, incense sticks, can-
dles, hot ashes), sparks and
metal dust generated by cutting
or grinding metal, etc.
Flammable material (toner,
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paint, spray, etc.)
Foam like carpet cleaning agent, etc.
•
(they may cause explosion or fire)
Explosive or pyrophoric sub-
•
stances (nitroglycerin, alumi-
num, magnesium, titanium, zinc,
red phosphorus, yellow phos-
phorus, celluloid, etc. and their
dust, gas or steam)
Sharp objects (glass, cutlery,
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wood splinter, metal, stone, nail,
razor, push pin, etc.)
Solidifying and conductive fine
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powder (metal or carbon powder)
Dehumidifier
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Large amount of powder (flour,
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fire extinguisher powder, etc.)
Substances that cause toxic
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symptoms
Aggressive chemicals (acid,
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leach, etc.)
Liquid or damp garbage, includ-
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ing vomit and excreta
Asbestos
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Pesticides
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Such action may cause fire, injury
and/or property damage.
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, always wear approved
respiratory protection such as dust
masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
Direct the exhaust air away from
your face and body.
NOTE: Read the OSHA regulation
on silica dust to understand the
requirements needed to reduce
exposure to silica dust at the job-
site. Specific rules apply to the drill-
ing, demolition cutting and grinding
materials that contain silica. All
OSHA requirements regarding
reducing silica dust can be found at
the OSHA website: www.osha.gov.
Battery tool use and care
Prevent unintentional starting.
1.
Ensure the switch is in the off-po-
sition before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the
appliance. Carrying the appliance with
your finger on the switch or energiz-
ing appliance that have the switch on
invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from
2.
the appliance before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
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