Makita XCV15 Instruction Manual page 3

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or injury:
Do not leave appliance when battery
1.
fitted. Remove battery from appliance
when not in use and before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy.
2.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
Use only as described in this man-
3.
ual. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended attachments.
Do not use with damaged battery.
4.
If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
Do not handle battery or appliance
5.
with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings.
6.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and any-
thing that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
7.
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before removing
8.
the battery cartridge.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
9.
Do not use to pick up flammable or
10.
combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.
Use only the charger supplied by
11.
the manufacturer to recharge.
Do not pick up anything that is burn-
12.
ing or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without filters in
13.
place. Replace a damaged filter
immediately.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
14.
(For the powder filter models.) Do not
15.
use on wet surfaces. Do not expose
to rain. Store indoors.
(For the cloth filter models.) Do not
16.
expose to rain. Store indoors.
Always install float before any wet
17.
pick-up operation.
Do not use the cleaner as a stool or
18.
work bench. The machine may fall
down and may result in personal injury.
Do not vacuum the following:
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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,
•
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,
•
wood splinter, metal, stone, nail,
razor, push pin, etc.)
Solidifying and conductive
•
fine powder (metal or carbon
powder)
Dehumidifier
•
Large amount of powder (flour,
•
fire extinguisher powder, etc.)
Substances that cause toxic
•
symptoms
Aggressive chemicals (acid,
•
leach, etc.)
Liquid or damp garbage, includ-
•
ing vomit and excreta
Asbestos
•
Pesticides
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Such action may cause fire, injury
and/or property damage.
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, always wear approved
respiratory protection such as dust
masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
Direct the exhaust air away from
your face and body.
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