Makita XCU06 Instruction Manual page 7

Vibration
1. Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury to
blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration
may cause the following symptoms to occur in
the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep"
(numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation,
alteration of skin colour or of the skin. If any of
these symptoms occur, see a physician! To
reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep
your hands warm during operation and well
maintain the equipment and accessories.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
feet per minute
parts number of applicable saw
chain and guide bar
Wear a helmet, goggles and ear
protection.
Use appropriate protection for
foot-leg and hand-arm.
Do not expose to moisture.
Always use two hands when
operating the chain saw.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
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, possi-
ble 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 tool and battery car-
tridge in locations where the tempera-
ture may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge
even if it is severely damaged or is com-
pletely worn out. The battery cartridge
can explode in a fire.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
8.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries
are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third
parties, forwarding agents, special require-
ment 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 cannot
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 batteries
to non-compliant products may result in a
fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of
electrolyte.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita bat-
teries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries,
or batteries that have been altered, may result
in the battery bursting causing fires, personal
injury and damage. It will also void the Makita
warranty for the Makita tool and charger.
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