Additional Safety Rules; Functional Description - Makita DCL180ZB Instruction Manual

18. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

This appliance is intended for household use.
1. Read this instruction manual and the charger
instruction manual carefully before use.
2. Do not pick up the following materials:
– Hot materials such as lit cigarettes or spark/
metal dust generated by grinding/cutting
metal
– Flammable materials such as gasoline,
thinner, benzine, kerosene or paint
– Explosive materials like nitroglycerin
– Ignitable materials such as Aluminum, zinc,
magnesium,
celluloid
– Wet dirt, water, oil or the like
– Hard pieces with sharp edges, such as wood
chips, metals, stones, glasses, nails, pins or
razors
– Powder to clot such as cement or toner
– Conductive dust such as metal or carbon
– Fine particle like concrete dust
Such action may cause fire, injury and/or prop-
erty damage.
3. Stop operation
anything abnormal.
4. If you drop or strike the cleaner, check it
carefully for cracks or damage before operation.
5. Do not bring close to stoves or other heat
sources.
6. Do not block the intake hole or vent holes.
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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 attention 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 conduc-
tive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
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 flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a break-
down.
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titanium, phosphorus
immediately if you
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.
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8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, con-
sulting an expert for hazardous material is
required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
or
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal
of battery.
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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
notice
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-
tery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
ENC007-11 3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F). Let a hot bat-
tery 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).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking
function on the tool.
• Take care not to trap finger(s) between cleaner and bat-
tery as shown in diagram when loading battery. Trap-
ping finger(s) may cause injury. (Fig. 1)
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing
of the battery cartridge.
• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when
installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to
hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause
them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the
tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.