Safety Warnings - Makita DVC864L Instruction Manual

Only for EU countries
Ni-MH
Do not dispose of electric equipment or
Li-ion
battery pack together with household
waste material! In observance of the
European Directives, on Waste Electric
and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and
Accumulators and their implementation
in accordance with national laws, electric
equipment and batteries and battery
pack(s) that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for collecting dry dust. The tool
is suitable for commercial use, for example in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and rental
businesses.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-
ing to EN60335:
Sound pressure level (L
Uncertainty (K) : 2.5 dB(A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
WARNING:
Wear ear protection.
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-
mined according to EN60335:
Vibration emission (a ) : 2.5 m/s
h,M
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has
been measured in accordance with the standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with
another.
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure.
WARNING:
The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared
emission value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used.
WARNING:
Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it is
running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.
) : 70 dB(A) or less
pA
2
or less
2

SAFETY WARNINGS

Cordless vacuum cleaner safety
warnings
WARNING:
IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY
all safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE
USE. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. Before use, make sure that this cleaner must
be used by people who have been adequately
instructed on the use of this cleaner.
2. Do not use the cleaner without the filter.
Replace a damaged filter immediately.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure
3.
switch is OFF when installing battery (ies).
4. Do not attempt to pick up flammable materials,
fire works, lighted cigarettes, hot ashes, hot
metal chips, sharp materials such as razors,
needles, broken glass or the like.
NEVER USE THE CLEANER IN THE VICINITY
5.
OF GASOLINE, GAS, PAINT, ADHESIVES OR
OTHER HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES.
The switch emits sparks when turned ON and
OFF. And so does the motor commutator during
operation. A dangerous explosion may result.
6. Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, com-
bustible or other hazardous materials such as
asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pes-
ticides, or other health endangering materials.
7. Never use the cleaner outdoors in the rain.
8. Do not use close to heat sources (stoves, etc.).
9. Do not block cooling vents. These vents per-
mit cooling of the motor. Blockage should be
carefully avoided otherwise the motor will burn
out from lack of ventilation.
10. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
11. Do not fold, tug or step on the hose.
12. Stop the cleaner immediately if you notice
poor performance or anything abnormal
during operation.
13. REMOVE THE BATTERY(IES). When not in
use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
14. Clean and service the cleaner immediately
after each use to keep it in tiptop operating
condition.
15. MAINTAIN THE CLEANER WITH CARE. Keep
the cleaner clean for better and safer per-
formance. Follow instructions for changing
accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
16. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the cleaner, a guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of mov-
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
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