Makita DUS108 Instruction Manual page 8

Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
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tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery car-
tridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or
e x p l o s i o n .
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 atten-
tion 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 con-
tainer 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 o , over-
heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
6 . Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 50 ° C (122 ° F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it
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is severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. S u c h c o n d u c t m a y r e s u l t i n a
fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
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-
w a r d i n g a g e n t s , s p e c i a l r e q u i r e m e n t o n p a c k a g i n g
and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
i n g a n e x p e r t f o r h a z a r d o u s m a t e r i a l i s r e q u i r e d .
Please also observe possibly more detailed
n a t i o n a l r e g u l a t i o n s .
Tape or mask o open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
a r o u n d i n t h e p a c k a g i n g .
11. W hen disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place.
Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products speci-
fied by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-com-
pliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat,
e x p l o s i o n , o r l e a k o f e l e c t r o l y t e .
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low tem-
perature burns. Pay attention to the handling of
hot battery cartridges.
1 5 . Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-
diately after use as it may get hot enough to
cause burns.
1 6 . Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. I t m a y r e s u l t i n p o o r p e r f o r m a n c e o r
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
1 7 . Unless the tool supports the use near high-volt-
age electrical power lines, do not use the
battery cartridge near high-voltage electrical
power lines. I t m a y r e s u l t i n a m a l f u n c t i o n o r
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
18. Keep the battery away from 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
a l s o v o i d t h e M a k i t a w a r r a n t y f o r t h e M a k i t a t o o l a n d
c h a r g e r .
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 ser-
vice 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.
W hen not using the battery cartridge, remove it
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from the tool or the charger.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it
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for a long period (more than six months).
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