Safety Warnings - Makita BAC01 Instruction Manual

Symbols
The followings show the symbols which may be used
for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.
Read the instruction manual.
Only for EU countries
Due to the presence of hazardous com-
ponents in the equipment, waste electrical
and electronic equipment, accumulators
and batteries may have a negative impact
on the environment and human health.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic
appliances or batteries with household
waste!
In accordance with the European Directive
on waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment and on accumulators and batteries
and waste accumulators and batteries,
as well as their adaptation to national law,
waste electrical equipment, batteries and
accumulators should be stored separately
and delivered to a separate collection point
for municipal waste, operating in accor-
dance with the regulations on environmen-
tal protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the
crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the
equipment.
Intended use
The appliance is intended to convert the power of
Makita portable power pack to various outputs.

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING:
Before use, be sure to read the
instruction manual of your product to be used
with this power converter.
Power Converter safety warnings
1. In order to ensure good performance and long-
term service life, pay attention to protect the
power converter from the following conditions.
— Corrosive gas and liquid
— Salt mist and oil mist
— Mechanical impact and vibration
— High humidity
— Extreme temperature (too cold or too hot)
The suitable ambient temperature range is between
-10 °C and 40 °C (14 °F and 104 °F).
— Electromagnetic noise (e.g. electric welding
machine, high-power equipment)
— Radioactive material
2. Place the power converter on a horizontal
surface with no undulations and stable place.
Otherwise falling accident may occur.
3. When carrying the power converter, discon-
nect the power source and all appliances con-
nected to output port. Otherwise falling accident
may occur.
4. When carrying the power converter, always
hold the carrying handles firmly with both
hands. Do not carry the power converter by
holding any other part. Otherwise falling acci-
dent may occur.
5. Do not use the power converter with wet
hands. Do not expose the power converter to
rain or wet conditions. The risk of electric shock.
The power converter is not water proof.
Do not insert metal objects, like pushpins,
6.
wires or other small metal objects into the
outlets and air vents. The risk of electric shock.
Do not disassemble the power converter. The
7.
risk of electric shock.
8. Do not give a strong impact to the power con-
verter such as dropping. It may cause malfunc-
tion which results in electric shock.
9. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condi-
tion that may affect the operation. If damaged,
have the appliance repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
appliances.
10. Always set to an appropriate AC frequency.
Otherwise malfunction may occur and injury result.
Do not operate the power converter in explo-
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sive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. A small static
charge or spark may ignite the dusts or fumes,
creating a fire or explosion.
12. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the air
vents. Use the power converter where nothing
interfere the air vent. It may cause a malfunction
or fire.
13. Be careful not to trip over the cord during
operation. Put the cord into the cord pocket.
14. Do not use the power converter for medical
equipment. Unexpected malfunction may cause
an accident.
15. To reduce the risk fire, excessive heat, explo-
sion, leak of electrolyte, electric shock, or
injury, observe the following precautions.
Do not connect the appliance that
—
exceeds the rated output of the power
converter.
Do not connect to general AC power grid
—
directly.
16. Store the power converter indoor, well-venti-
lated, and low humidity place.
17. Keep the power converter out of reach of chil-
dren when storing. Otherwise serious incident
may occur.
18. Do not step on the power converter. Also,
be careful not to give a strong impact to
the power converter when installing it with
MAKPAC or power source. Doing so may cause
malfunction or personal injury.
19. The slot for earthing pin on the AC output has
no voltage and current. This product does not
require earthing of AC appliance because it is not
connected to the general AC power grid.
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