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6 . Hold the tool rmly with both hands.
7. Keep hands aw ay from moving parts.
8. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only w hen hand-held.
9 . Do not point the tool at any one in the area
when operating. The bit could y out and
injure someone seriously.
10.
Do not touch the bit, parts close to the bit, or
w orkpiece immediately after operation; they may
be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
11. Some material contains chemicals w hich may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
12. Alw ays be sure that the tool is sw itched
o and the battery cartridge and the bit are
removed before handing the tool to other
person.
13. Before operation, make sure that there is no
buried object such as electric pipe, w ater pipe
or gas pipe in the w orking area. O t h e r w i s e , t h e
drill bit/chisel may touch them, resulting an electric
s h o c k , e l e c t r i c a l l e a k a g e o r g a s l e a k .
14 . Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
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 are, excessive heat,
o r e x p l o s i o n .
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.
( 2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer w ith other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
( 3) Do not expose battery cartridge to w ater
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
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
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw , drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such 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 require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
f o r w a r d i n g a g e n t s , s p e c i a l r e q u i r e m e n t o n p a c k -
aging and labeling m ust be observed.
F o r p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e i t e m b e i n g s h i p p e d , c o n s u l t -
i n g a n e x p e r t f o r h a z a r d o u s m a t e r i a l i s r e q u i r e d .
Please also observe possibly more detailed
n a t i o n a l r e g u l a t i o n s .
Tape or mask o open contacts and pack up the
battery in such amanner that it cannot move
a r o u n d i n t h e p a c k a g i n g .
11. 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
specied by Makita. In s t a l l i n g t h e b a t t e r i e s t o
non-compliant products may result in are, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
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,
burst and malfunction of the tool or battery 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 high-voltage electri-
cal pow er lines. It may result in amalfunction or
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
18. Keep the battery aw ay from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
U s e o f n o n -g e n u i n e M a k i t a b a t t e r i e s , o r b a t t e r i e s t h a t
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
c h a r g e r .