Makita DVC866L Instruction Manual page 4

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.
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-
7.
ance that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior result-
ing in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or appli-
8.
ance to fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature above
130 °C may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions
9.
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
10.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This appliance is intended for commer-
cial use.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
Take particular care and
attention.
Never stand on the cleaner.
Important safety
instructions for
battery cartridge
Before using battery cartridge, read
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all instructions and cautionary mark-
ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery, and (3) product using battery.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
2.
If operating time has become excessively
3.
shorter, stop operating immediately. It
may result in a risk of overheating, possi-
ble burns and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes,
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rinse them out with clear water and
seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
5.
Do not touch the terminals with
(1)
any conductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge
(2)
in a container with other metal
objects such as nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge
(3)
to water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large
current flow, overheating, possible
burns and even a breakdown.
Do not store the tool and battery car-
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tridge in locations where the tempera-
ture may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery car-
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tridge even if it is severely damaged
or is completely worn out. The bat-
tery cartridge can explode in a fire.
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