Additional Safety Rules; Functional Description - Makita DCL140 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Read this instruction manual and the charger
instruction manual carefully before use.
2. Do not pick up the following materials:
– Hot materials such as lit cigarettes or spark/
metal dust generated by grinding/cutting
metal
– Flammable materials such as gasoline,
thinner, benzine, kerosene or paint
– Explosive materials like nitroglycerin
– Ignitable materials such as Aluminum, zinc,
magnesium,
celluloid
– Wet dirt, water, oil or the like
– Hard pieces with sharp edges, such as wood
chips, metals, stones, glasses, nails, pins or
razors
– Powder to clot such as cement or toner
– Conductive dust such as metal or carbon
– Fine particle like concrete dust
Such action may cause fire, injury and/or prop-
erty damage.
3. Stop operation
anything abnormal.
4. If you drop or strike the cleaner, check it
carefully for cracks or damage before operation.
5. Do not bring close to stoves or other heat
sources.
6. Do not block the intake hole or vent holes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
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 attention right
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conduc-
tive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
with other metal objects such as nails, coins,
etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a break-
down.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it
is severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
titanium, phosphorus
immediately if you
ENB114-3 9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal
of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-
tery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
or
ture at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F). Let a hot bat-
tery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period of
time.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking
notice
function on the tool.
• Take care not to trap finger(s) between cleaner and bat-
tery as shown in diagram when loading battery. Trap-
ping finger(s) may cause injury. (Fig. 1)
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing
of the battery cartridge.
ENC007-8 • Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when
installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to
hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause
them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the
tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it
into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a
little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper
side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red
indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the car-
tridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
Battery protection system (Lithium-ion battery
with star marking) (Fig. 3)
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
7