Makita VR001G Instruction Manual page 4

4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
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aged or modified. Damaged or modified 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 tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not
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charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instruc-
tions. 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 qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
4. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appli-
ance or the battery pack except as indicated in
the instructions for use and care.
Cordless concrete vibrator safety
warnings
1. Always keep your hands and face away from
vibrating head when operating.
2. Switch off the tool immediately if you notice
abnormal noise or something faulty during
operation.
3. Inspect the tool carefully for breakage, cracks
or deformation if you accidentally drop it or
strike it against something.
4. Do not carry the tool with finger on switch.
5. Do not set the tool down and switch it on. The
vibrating head may whip around out of control
and cause an accident.
6. Be careful not to allow water, wet concrete or
the like to get into the tool. Do not let the tool
fall into wet concrete.
Insert the vibrating head carefully between
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iron/steel frames or reinforcing rods not to
come in contact with them.
Do not crush or twist the flexible hose.
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9. Do not overly bend the flexible hose.
10. Use a wet cloth or the like to carefully wipe
off any wet concrete left on the tool after use.
Extra care should be given to thorough clean-
ing of the vents, switch area, cover openings,
etc.
11. Do not use the tool in the rain. Do not clean the
tool in water.
12. After operating the tool, switch off the tool
and wait until the vibration of the flexible shaft
stops completely before putting down the tool.
13. After operating the tool, do not touch the
vibrating part as it may be extremely hot and
could burn your skin.
14. Do not operate the tool outside of concrete.
The vibrating part is cooled down by inserting the
vibrating part into concrete.
15. If the power is cut off due to power failure
or the disconnection of power plug, set the
switch to the off position.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
no load speed
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
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tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
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cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
or explosion.
If operating time has become excessively
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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:
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
(1)
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.
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