Save These Instructions - Makita BBC231U Instruction Manual

6. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authorized service center for such work.
7. Always use our genuine spare parts and
accessories only. Using parts or accessories
supplied by a third party may result in the tool
breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
8. Request our authorized service center to inspect
and maintain the tool at regular interval.
Storage
1. Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning and
maintenance. Remove the battery cartridge.
Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
2. Store the tool in a dry and high or locked location
out of reach of children.
3. Do not prop the tool against something, such as a
wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an
injury.
First aid
1. Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately
replace any item taken from the first aid kit.
2. When asking for help, give the following
information:
− Place of the accident
− What happened
− Number of injured persons
− Nature of the injury
− Your name

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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
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product
using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
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
attention right away. It may result in loss of
your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
(2)
(3)
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 ﾟ C (122 ﾟ 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. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
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Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge
completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool
power.
2. Never
cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature at 10 ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
ENC007-7
months if you do not use it for a long period
of time.
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Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects such
as nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
the battery
recharge a fully charged
cartridge before
battery