Additional Safety Instructions - Makita DUX18 Instruction Manual

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.
When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
9.
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
result in personal injury.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified by
1.
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable 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 desig-
nated 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 termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
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-
5.
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
7.
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.

Additional safety instructions

1. Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals
2.
at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
During operation, never stand on an unstable
3.
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
4. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
control.
5. Before operation, examine the work area for
stones or other solid objects. They can be
thrown or cause dangerous kickback and result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
6. When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
7. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always remove the battery cartridge. The
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
8. Before doing any maintenance or repair work
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
9. Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning
and maintenance. Remove the battery car-
tridge. Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
10. Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
tion out of reach of children.
11. When touching the cutting blade, wear protec-
tive gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare hands
severely.
12. When handling a cutter blade, always wear
gloves and put the blade cover on the blade.
13. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
14. Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
15. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
16. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
17. Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
18. Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
19. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
20. During operation always hold the tool with
both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
21. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
debris.
22. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
23. Do not touch the gear case during and imme-
diately after the operation. The gear case
becomes hot during operation and can cause burn
injury.
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