Intended Use; Safety Warnings - Makita DVC152L Instruction Manual

Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Read instruction manual.
Take particular care and attention.
Warning! The cleaner may contain haz-
ardous dust.
Never stand on the cleaner.
Dust class L (light). The cleaners are capa-
ble of picking up dust class L. Follow your
country's regulations relating to dusts and
to occupational health and safety.
Only for EU countries
Ni-MH
Li-ion Do not dispose of electric equipment or
battery pack together with household
waste material! In observance of the
European Directives, on Waste Electric
and Electronic Equipment and Batteries
and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and
Accumulators and their implementation
in accordance with national laws, electric
equipment and batteries and battery
pack(s) that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.

Intended use

The tool is suitable for commercial use, for example in
hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and
rental businesses.
DVC152L
The tool is intended for collecting both wet and dry dust.
DVC153L, DVC154L
The tool is intended for collecting dry dust only.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Cordless vacuum cleaner safety
warnings
WARNING:
IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY
all safety warnings and all instructions BEFORE
USE. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Before use, make sure that this cleaner must
1.
be used by people who have been adequately
instructed on the use of this cleaner.
If foam/liquid comes out, switch off
2.
immediately.
3. Clean the water level limiting device regularly
and examine it for signs of damage.
4. Do not use the cleaner without the filter.
Replace a damaged filter immediately.
5. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is OFF when installing battery(ies).
Do not attempt to pick up flammable materials,
6.
fire works, lighted cigarettes, hot ashes, hot
metal chips, sharp materials such as razors,
needles, broken glass or the like.
7. NEVER USE THE CLEANER IN THE VICINITY
OF GASOLINE, GAS, PAINT, ADHESIVES OR
OTHER HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES.
The switch emits sparks when turned ON and
OFF. And so does the motor commutator during
operation. A dangerous explosion may result.
8. Never vacuum up toxic, carcinogenic, com-
bustible or other hazardous materials such
as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium,
lead, pesticides, or other health endangering
materials.
9. Never use the cleaner outdoors in the rain.
10. Do not use close to heat sources (stoves, etc.).
Do not block suction inlet/outlet/cooling
11.
vents. These vents permit cooling of the
motor. Blockage should be carefully avoided
otherwise the motor will burn out from lack of
ventilation.
12. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. Do not fold, tug or step on the hose.
14. Stop the cleaner immediately if you notice
poor performance or anything abnormal
during operation.
15. REMOVE THE BATTERY(IES). When not in
use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
16. Clean and service the cleaner immediately
after each use to keep it in tiptop operating
condition.
17. MAINTAIN THE CLEANER WITH CARE. Keep
the cleaner clean for better and safer per-
formance. Follow instructions for changing
accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the cleaner, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
mine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by authorized service cen-
ter. Don't use the cleaner if switch does not
turn it on and off.
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
20. STORE IDLE CLEANER. When not in use, the
cleaner should be stored indoors.
21. Wet filters and the interior part of the liquid
container shall be dried before storage.
22. Be kind to your cleaner. Rough handling can
cause breakage of even the most sturdily built
cleaner.
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