Makita DHR280, Instruction Manual

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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) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive
material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with
other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
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 °C (122
°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.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the
Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding
agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling
must be observed. For preparation of the item being
shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is
required. Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in
such a manner that it cannot move around in the
packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of
battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by
Makita.
Installing the batteries to non-compliant products
may result in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of
electrolyte.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also
void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery
life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at
10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge
cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a
long period (more than six months).
Important safety instructions
for wireless unit
1. Do not disassemble or tamper with
the wireless unit.
2. Keep the wireless unit away from
young children. If accidentally
swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita
tools.
4. Do not expose the wireless unit to
rain or wet conditions.
5. Do not use the wireless unit in places
where the temperature exceeds 50°C
(122°F).
6. Do not operate the wireless unit in
places where medical instruments,
such as heart pace makers are near
by.
7. Do not operate the wireless unit in
places where automated devices are
near by.
If operated, automated devices
may develop malfunction or error.
8. Do not operate the wireless unit in
places under high temperature or
places where static electricity or
electrical noise could be generated.
9. The wireless unit can produce
electromagnetic fields (EMF) but they
are not harmful to the user.
10. The wireless unit is an accurate
instrument. Be careful not to drop or
strike the wireless unit.
11. Avoid touching the terminal of the
wireless unit with bare hands or
metallic materials.
12. Always remove the battery on the
product when installing the wireless
unit into it.
13. When opening the lid of the slot,
avoid the place where dust and water
may come into the slot. Always keep
the inlet of the slot clean.
14. Always insert the wireless unit in the
correct direction.
15. Do not press the wireless activation
button on the wireless unit too hard
and/or press the button with an
object with a sharp edge.
16. Always close the lid of the slot when
operating.
17. Do not remove the wireless unit from
the slot while the power is being
supplied to the tool.
Doing so may
cause a malfunction of the wireless unit.
18. Do not remove the sticker on the
wireless unit.
19. Do not put any sticker on the wireless
unit.