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7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed.Useofthepowertool
foroperationsdierentfromthoseintendedcould
resultinahazardoussituation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.Slippery
handlesandgraspingsurfacesdonotallowfor
safehandlingandcontrolofthetoolinunexpected
situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled.Theentangle-
mentofclothworkglovesinthemovingpartsmay
resultinpersonalinjury.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer.Achargerthatissuitablefor
onetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs.Useofanyotherbattery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
3. When battery pack is not in use, 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.Shortingthebatterytermi-
nalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help.Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycause
irritationorburns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modied.Damagedormodiedbatteries
mayexhibitunpredictablebehaviourresultingin
re,explosionorriskofinjury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature.Exposuretoreortem-
peratureabove130°Cmaycauseexplosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc-
tions.Chargingimproperlyorattemperatures
outsidethespeciedrangemaydamagethe
batteryandincreasetheriskofre.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepower
tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs.Service
ofbatterypacksshouldonlybeperformedbythe
manufacturerorauthorizedserviceproviders.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
Cordless Earth Auger safety
warnings
1. Hold the tool with both hands at the intended
handles.Lossofcontrolcancausepersonal
injury.
2. Brace the tool properly before use. Thistool
producesahighoutputtorqueandwithoutprop-
erlybracingthetoolduringoperation,lossof
controlmayoccurresultinginpersonalinjury.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the digging accessory may contact hidden
wiring.Diggingaccessorycontactinga“live”
wiremaymakeexposedmetalpartsofthepower
tool“live”andcouldgivetheoperatoranelectric
shock.
4. Never operate at higher speed than the maxi-
mum speed rating of the earth augering bit.At
higherspeeds,thebitislikelytobendifallowed
torotatefreelywithoutcontactingtheworkpiece,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
5. Always start earth augering at low speed and
with the earth augering tip in contact with the
ground. Athigherspeeds,thebitislikelytobend
ifallowedtorotatefreelywithoutcontactingthe
ground,resultinginpersonalinjury.
6. Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit
and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can
bendcausingbreakageorlossofcontrol,resulting
inpersonalinjury.
7. The outside diameter of the auger bit must be
within the drilling capacity specied in this
instruction manual.Incorrectlysizedaugerbit
cannotbeadequatelycontrolled.
8. Always be sure you have a rm footing. Be
sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
9. Hold the tool rmly.
10. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
12. Do not touch the auger bit immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
13. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
14. If the auger bit cannot be loosened even you
remove the auger pin, use pliers to pull it out.
Insuchacase,pullingouttheaugerbitbyhand
mayresultininjurybyitssharpedge.
15. If something wrong with the tool such as
abnormal sounds, stop operating immediately
and ask your local Makita Service Center for
repair.
16. Before operation, make sure that there is no
buried object such as electric pipe, water pipe
or gas pipe in the ground. Otherwise, the tool
maytouchthem,resultinganelectricshock,elec-
trical leakage or gas leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.