Makita DCL184 Instruction Manual page 3

Do not handle appliance with wet
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hands.
Do not put any object into open-
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ings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
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and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before removing
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the battery cartridge.
Use extra care when cleaning on
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stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or
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combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.
Do not pick up anything that is burn-
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ing or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without dust bag and/or
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filters in place.
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
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Prevent unintentional starting.
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Ensure the switch is in the off-po-
sition before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the
appliance. Carrying the appliance with
your finger on the switch or energiz-
ing appliance that have the switch on
invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from
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the appliance before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
Recharge only with the charger
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specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
Use appliances only with specifi-
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cally designated battery packs. Use
of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use,
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keep it away from other metal
objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid
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may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, flush with water. If liq-
uid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or appli-
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ance that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or
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appliance to fire or excessive tem-
perature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause
explosion.
Follow all charging instructions
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and do not charge the battery
pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the speci-
fied range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
Have servicing performed by a
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qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
Do not modify or attempt to repair
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the appliance or the battery pack
except as indicated in the instruc-
tions for use and care.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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