Makita CW002G Instruction Manual page 8

Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge , read all
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery c h arger , (2) battery , and (3) product
using battery.
D o not disassemble or tamper w it h t h e battery
2.
cartridge. t may result in a fire, e cessi e heat,
or e x plosion.
If operating time h as become e x cessively
3.
s h orter , stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of over h eating , possible burns
and even an e x plosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes , rinse t h em
4.
out w it h clear w ater and seek medical attention
rig h t a w ay. It may result in loss of your
eyesig h t.
D o not s h ort t h e battery cartridge:
5.
(1) D o not touc h t h e terminals w it h any
conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container w it h ot h er metal ob j ects suc h
as nails , coins , etc.
(3) D o not e x pose battery cartridge to w ater
or rain.
A battery s h ort can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdo w n.
6 . D o not store and use t h e appliance and battery
cartridge in locations w h ere t h e temperature
may reac h or e x ceed 5 0 ° C (122 ° F).
7. D o not incinerate t h e battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely w orn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8 . D o not nail , cut , crus h , t h ro w , drop t h e battery
cartridge , or h it against a h ard ob j ect to t h e
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
fire, e cessi e heat, or e plosion
9 . D o not use a damaged battery.
10. T h e contained lit h ium - ion batteries are
sub j ect to t h e D angerous G oods Legislation
re q uirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties ,
for w arding agents , special re q uirement on
packaging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped ,
consulting an e x pert for ha z ardous material is
re q uired. P lease also observe possibly more
detailed national regulations.
ape or mask o open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
W h en disposing t h e battery cartridge , remove
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it from t h e appliance and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follo w your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use t h e batteries only w it h t h e products
specified by Makita. Installing the batteries
to non compliant products may result in a fire,
e x cessive heat , e x plosion , or leak of electrolyte.
13. If t h e appliance is not used for a long period
of time , t h e battery must be removed from t h e
appliance.
14. D uring and after use , t h e battery cartridge
may take on h eat w h ic h can cause burns or
lo w temperature burns. Pay attention to t h e
h andling of h ot battery cartridges.
15. D o not touc h t h e terminal of t h e appliance
immediately after use as it may get h ot enoug h
to cause burns.
1 6 . D o not allo w c h ips , dust , or soil stuck into t h e
terminals , h oles , and grooves of t h e battery
cartridge. It may result in poor performance or
breakdo w n of the appliance or battery cartridge.
17. Unless t h e appliance supports t h e use near
h ig h - voltage electrical po w er lines , do not
use t h e battery cartridge near h ig h - voltage
electrical po w er lines. It may result in a
malfunction or breakdo w n of the appliance or
battery cartridge.
1 8 . Keep t h e battery a w ay from c h ildren.
SA V E T H ESE INST R U C TIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
U se of non-genuine Makita batteries , or batteries that
have been altered , may result in the battery bursting
causing fires, personal in ury and damage t ill also
void the Makita w arranty for the Makita appliance and
charger.
Tips for maintaining ma x imum
battery life
1. C h arge t h e battery cartridge before completely
disc h arged. Al w ays stop appliance operation
and c h arge t h e battery cartridge w h en you
notice less appliance po w er.
2. Never rec h arge a fully c h arged battery car-
tridge. Overc h arging s h ortens t h e battery
service life.
3. C h arge t h e battery cartridge w it h room tem-
perature at 1 0 ° C - 4 0 ° C ( 5 0 ° F - 1 0 4 ° F). Let
a h ot battery cartridge cool do w n before
c h arging it.
4. W h en not using t h e battery cartridge , remove
it from t h e appliance or t h e c h arger.
5. C h arge t h e battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more t h an si x mont h s).
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