Makita VC009G Instruction Manual page 5

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 and use the tool and
6.
battery cartridge in locations where
the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery car-
7.
tridge even if it is severely damaged
or is completely worn out. The bat-
tery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop
8.
the battery cartridge, or hit against a
hard object to the battery cartridge.
Such conduct may result in a fire,
excessive heat, or explosion.
Do not use a damaged battery.
9.
The contained lithium-ion batteries
10.
are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation 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 man-
ner that it cannot move around in
the packaging.
When disposing the battery car-
11.
tridge, remove it from the tool and
dispose of it in a safe place. Follow
your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
Use the batteries only with the prod-
12.
ucts specified by Makita. Installing
the batteries to non-compliant products
may result in a fire, excessive heat,
explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
If the tool is not used for a long
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period of time, the battery must be
removed from the tool.
During and after use, the battery
14.
cartridge may take on heat which
can cause burns or low temperature
burns. Pay attention to the handling
of hot battery cartridges.
Do not touch the terminal of the tool
15.
immediately after use as it may get
hot enough to cause burns.
Do not allow chips, dust, or soil
16.
stuck into the terminals, holes, and
grooves of the battery cartridge.
It may result in poor performance
or breakdown of the tool or battery
cartridge.
Unless the tool supports the use
17.
near high-voltage electrical power
lines, do not use the battery car-
tridge near a high-voltage electrical
power lines. It may result in a mal-
function or breakdown of the tool or
battery cartridge.
Keep the battery away from
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children.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
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.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
When not using the battery cartridge, remove
4.
it from the tool or the charger.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
5.
it for a long period (more than six months).
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