Makita DCU603 Instruction Manual page 22

7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instruc-
tions. C h a r g i n g i m p r o p e r l y o r a t t e m p e r a t u r e s
outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
Electrical and battery safety
1 . Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
T h e c e l l m a y e x p l o d e . C h e c k w i t h l o c a l c o d e s f o r
p o s s i b l e s p e c i a l d i s p o s a l i n s t r u c t i o n s .
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
2.
R e l e a s e d e l e c t r o l y t e i s c o r r o s i v e a n d m a y c a u s e
d a m a g e t o t h e e y e s o r s k i n . I t m a y b e t o x i c i f
s w a l l o w e d .
3. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
4 .
5. Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
6 . Do not replace the battery in the rain.
Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
7.
such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not
leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use,
or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If
t h e t e r m i n a l g e t s w e t o r l i q u i d e n t e r s i n s i d e o f b a t -
t e r y , t h e b a t t e r y m a y b e s h o r t c i r c u i t e d a n d t h e r e i s
a risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
8. After removing the battery from the machine or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
9. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
1 0. Avoid dangerous environment. Don ' t use the
machine in dump or wet locations or expose it
to rain. W a t e r e n t e r i n g t h e m a c h i n e w i l l i n c r e a s e
t h e r i s k o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
1 1 . If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
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.
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.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
o r 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 con-
ductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
( 2 )
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
( 3 )
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, 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).
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.
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.
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
F o r c o m m e r c i a l t r a n s p o r t s e . g . b y t h i r d p a r t i e s ,
f o r 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 a n d l a b e l i n g m u s t b e o b s e r v e d .
F o r p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e i t e m
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 .
P l e a s e a l s o o b s e r v e p o s s i b l y m o r e d e t a i l e d
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
b a t t e r y i n s u c h a m a n n e r t h a t i t c a n n o t m o v e
a r o u n d i n t h e p a c k a g i n g .
1 1 . When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
1 2. Use the batteries only with the products
specified by Makita. I n s t a l l i n g t h e b a t t e r i e s t o
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
s i v e h e a t , 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 .
1 3. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
1 4 . During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling 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. It may cause heating, catching fire,
b u r s t a n d m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e t o o l o r b a t t e r y c a r -
tridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.
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