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1 1 . Do not use the tool in the rain. Do not clean the
tool in w ater.
12.
stops completely before putting dow n the tool.
13. After operating the tool, do not touch the
vibrating part as it may be extremely hot and
could burn your skin.
14. Do not operate the tool outside of concrete.
T he v ib rating part is cooled dow n b y inserting the
v ib rating part into concrete.
15.
or the disconnection of pow er plug, set the
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
w ith 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 instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2 . Do not disassemble or tamper w ith the battery
cartridge. It may result in a re, excessive heat,
or ex plosion.
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 w ith clear w ater and seek medical atten-
tion right aw ay. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5 . Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals w ith any con-
ductive material.
() Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer w ith other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
() Do not expose battery cartridge to w ater
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
breakdow n.
6 . Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge in locations w here the temperature may
reach or exceed 50 ° C (122 ° F).
7 . Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely w orn
8 . Do not nail, cut, crush, throw , drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. S uch conduct may result in a
re, excessive heat, or explosion.
9 . Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. b y third parties,
forw arding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and lab eling must b e ob serv ed.
For preparation of the item b eing shipped, consult-
ing an ex pert for hazardous material is required.
Please also ob serv e possib ly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask o open contacts and pack up the
b attery in such a manner that it cannot mov e
around in the packaging.
1 1 . W hen disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only w ith the products
Installing the b atteries to
non-compliant products may result in a re, exces-
siv e heat, ex plosion, or leak of electroly te.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat w hich can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-
diately after use as it may get hot enough to
cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may cause heating, catching re,
b urst and malfunction of the tool or b attery car-
tridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical pow er lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec-
trical pow er lines. It may result in a malfunction
or b reakdow n of the tool or b attery cartridge.
18. Keep the battery aw ay from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
U se of non- genuine Makita b atteries, or b atteries that
hav e b een altered, may result in the b attery b ursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also v oid the Makita w arranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1 . Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Alw ays stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge w hen you notice
less tool pow er.
2 .
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3 .
Charge the battery cartridge w ith room tempera-
ture at 10 ° C - 40 ° C (50 ° F - 104 ° F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool dow n before charging it.
4 . W hen not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5 . Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).