Additional Safety Rules - Makita XCV18 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL
SAFETY RULES
Read this instruction manual and
1.
the charger instruction manual care-
fully before use.
Do not vacuum the following:
2.
Flammable liquid (kerosene,
•
gasoline, solvents such as ben-
zine, thinner, etc.)
Hot substances that are burn-
•
ing or smoking (cigarettes,
matches, incense sticks, can-
dles, hot ashes), sparks and
metal dust generated by cutting
or grinding metal, etc.
Flammable material (toner,
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paint, spray, etc.)
Foam like carpet cleaning agent, etc.
•
(they may cause explosion or fire)
Explosive or pyrophoric sub-
•
stances (nitroglycerin, alumi-
num, magnesium, titanium, zinc,
red phosphorus, yellow phos-
phorus, celluloid, etc. and their
dust, gas or steam)
Sharp objects (glass, cutlery,
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wood splinter, metal, stone, nail,
razor, push pin, etc.)
Solidifying and conductive fine
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powder (metal or carbon powder)
Dehumidifier
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Large amount of powder (flour,
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fire extinguisher powder, etc.)
Substances that cause toxic symptoms
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Aggressive chemicals (acid,
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leach, etc.)
Liquid or damp garbage, includ-
•
ing vomit and excreta
Asbestos
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Pesticides
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Such action may cause fire, injury
and/or property damage.
To reduce your exposure to these chem-
icals, always wear approved respiratory
protection such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out micro-
scopic particles. Direct the exhaust air
away from your face and body.
NOTE: Read the OSHA regulation
on silica dust to understand the
requirements needed to reduce
exposure to silica dust at the job-
site. Specific rules apply to the drill-
ing, demolition cutting and grinding
materials that contain silica. All
OSHA requirements regarding
reducing silica dust can be found at
the OSHA website: www.osha.gov.
Stop operation immediately if you
3.
notice anything abnormal.
If you drop or strike the cleaner,
4.
check it carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation.
Do not bring close to stoves or other
5.
heat sources.
Do not block the intake hole or vent
6.
holes.
Battery tool use and care
Prevent unintentional starting.
1.
Ensure the switch is in the off-po-
sition before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the
appliance. Carrying the appliance with
your finger on the switch or energiz-
ing appliance that have the switch on
invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from
2.
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
3.
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-
4.
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,
5.
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.
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