Makita SK700D Manual page 21

Safety instructions
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery cartridge
may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery cartridge.
2. Use power tools only with specifically des-
ignated battery cartridges. Use of any
other battery cartridges may create a risk
of injury and fire.
3. When battery cartridge is not in use, 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.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery cartridge or tool that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpre-
dictable behaviour resulting in fire, explo-
sion or risk of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery cartridge or tool
to fire or excessive temperature. Expos-
ure to fire or temperature above 130 °C
may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery cartridge or tool
outside the temperature range specified
Makita SK700D/SK700GD
in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
Important safety instructions for battery cart-
ridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all
instructions 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, pos-
sible burns and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse
them out with clear water and seek med-
ical 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
conductive 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 breakdown.
6. Do not store the battery cartridge in loc-
ations 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 cart-
ridge can explode in a fire.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are
subject to the Dangerous Goods Legis-
lation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third
parties, forwarding agents, special
requirement on packaging and labeling
must be observed.For preparation of the
item being shipped, consulting an expert
for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more
detailed national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack
up the battery in such a manner that it can-
not move around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specified by Makita. Installing the bat-
teries to non-compliant products may res-
ult in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or
leak of electrolyte.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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