Makita DCL140 Instruction Manual page 8

Cordless 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.
1. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
3. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
4. Do not use with damaged battery. If appliance is
not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
5. Do not handle appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
7. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
8. Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
9. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
10. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
11. Use only the
manufacturer to recharge.
12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
13. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in
place.
14. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
15. Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
16. Use power tools
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
17. When (the) battery pack 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.
18. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
This appliance is intended for household use.
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
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charger supplied by
only with specifically
ENA007-1 – 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.
the
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.
ENB127-1 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 Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, for-
warding 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 regula-
tions.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the bat-
tery in such a manner that it cannot move around in
the packaging.
titanium, phosphorus
immediately if you
or
notice
ENC007-12