Makita GCV06 Instruction Manual page 3

Do not handle appliance with wet
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hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do
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not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything 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
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the battery cartridge.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or com-
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bustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.
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 dust collecting
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bag in place.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
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the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to battery pack, picking up
or carrying the appliance. Carrying the
appliance with your finger on the switch
or energizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from
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the appliance before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
Recharge only with the charger
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specified by 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.
Use appliances only with specifi-
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cally designated battery packs. Use
of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use,
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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 terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid
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may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, flush with water. If liq-
uid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or appli-
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ance that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or
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appliance to fire or excessive tem-
perature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause
explosion.
Follow all charging instructions
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and do not charge the battery
pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the speci-
fied range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
Have servicing performed by a
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qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
Do not modify or attempt to repair
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the appliance or the battery pack
except as indicated in the instruc-
tions for use and care.
Do not use a corded power supply
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such as battery adapter or portable
power pack with this machine. The
cable of such power supply may hinder
the operation and result in personal
injury.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for commer-
cial use.
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