Important Safety Instructions For Battery - Makita VR001C Instruction Manual

Important safety instructions for battery

1. Before using battery, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) portable power pack.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery. It
may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
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. Under severe conditions such as high temperature,
the battery may leak liquid. Do not carelessly touch
the leaked liquid. It may cause irritation or burns. In
the unlikely event that battery fluid gets into your eyes
or on your skin, immediately rinse with clean water
such as tap water, and then seek medical attention.
5. Do not short the battery:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material.
(2) Avoid storing battery in a container with other
metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery to water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not enter the battery in a conductive material such
as water, and do not put a conductive material such
as water inside the battery. Doing so may cause a
short circuit, which may result in overheating, fire,
rupture, or explosion.
7. Do not charge, store and use the vibrator and the
portable power pack and the battery in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C
(122 °F).
8. Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery can
explode in a fire.
9. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery, or hit
against a hard object to the battery. Such conduct
may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
10. Do not use a battery that has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
11. The contained lithium-ion batteries 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 manner that it cannot move around in the
packaging.
12. When disposing the battery, remove it from the
portable power pack and dispose of it in a safe place.
Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of
battery.
13. Use the battery only with the products specified
by Makita. Installing the battery to non-com- pliant
products may result in a fire, excessive heat,
explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
14. If the vibrator is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the portable power
pack.
15. Keep the battery away from children.
16. During and after use, the battery may take on heat
which can cause burns or low temperature burns.
Pay attention to the handling of hot batteries.
17. Do not touch the terminal of the battery immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
18. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery. It may
result in poor performance or breakdown of the
vibrator or battery.
19. Do not contact the terminals of the charging battery
with metal or other objects.
20. Do not use the battery near high-voltage electrical
power lines. It may result in a malfunction or
breakdown of the vibrator or battery.
21. When the battery temperature is high (40 °C (104 °F)
or higher), such as after working under the blazing
sun, charging may become temporarily Unable.
However, this is due to the battery protective function
and does not indicate a malfunction. Allow the battery
to cool down for a while before recharging.
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 products.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery before completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the battery
when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery. Overcharging
shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery with room temperature at 10 °C
- 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot battery cool down
before charging it.
4. When not using the battery, remove it from the
portable power pack or the charger.
5. Charge the battery if you do not use it for a long
period (more than six months).
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