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1 1 .
Never block suction inlet and/or blo er outlet.
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Be careful not to block suction inlet or
blo er outlet ith dust or dirt hen oper
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ating in dusty area.
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Do not use nozzles other than the nozzles
provided by Makita.
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Do not use the blo er to inflate balls,
rubber boat or the similar.
1 2.
Do not operate the blo er near open indo , etc.
1 3.
Operating the blo er only at reasonable hours
is recommended - not early in the morning or
late at night hen people might be disturbed.
1 4 .
Using rakes and brooms to loosen debris
before blo ing is recommended.
1 5 .
If the blo er strikes any foreign objects or
should start making any unusual noise or
vibration, immediately s itch off the blo er
to stop it. Remove the battery cartridge from
the blo er and inspect the blo er for damage
before restarting and operating the blo er. If
the blo er is damaged, ask Makita Authorized
Service Centers for repair.
1 6 .
Do not insert fingers or other objects into
suction inlet or blo er outlet.
1 .
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
s itch is in the off-position before inserting
battery cartridge, picking up or carrying the
blo er. Carrying the blo er ith your finger
on the s itch or energizing the blo er that has
the s itch on invites accidents.
1 8 .
Never blo dangerous materials, such as
nails, fragments of glass, or blades.
1 .
Do not operate the blo er near flammable
materials.
20.
Avoid operating the blo er for a long time in
lo temperature environment.
Maintenance and storage
1 .
Keep all nuts, bolts and scre s tight to be sure
the blo er is in safe orking condition.
2.
If the parts are orn or damaged, replace them
ith parts provided by Makita.
3.
Store the blo er in a dry place out of the reach
of children.
4 .
When you stop the blo er for inspection, ser
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vicing, storage, or changing accessory, s itch
off the blo er and make sure that all moving
parts come to a complete stop, and remove the
battery cartridge. Cool do n the blo er before
making any ork on the blo er. Maintain the
blo er ith care and keep it clean.
5 .
Al ays cool do n the blo er before storing.
6 .
Do not expose the blo er to rain. Store the
blo er indoors.
.
When you lift the blo er, be sure to bend your
knees and be careful not to hurt your back.
Battery tool use and care
1 .
Recharge only ith the charger specified by
the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
2.
Use po er tools only ith specifically desig
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nated battery packs.
Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
3.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it a ay
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, scre s or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.
Shorting the battery termi
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nals together may cause burns or a fire.
4 .
Under abusive conditions, li uid may be
ejected from the battery avoid contact. If con
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tact accidentally occurs, flush ith ater. If
li uid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
5 .
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam
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aged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in
fire, explosion or risk of injury.
6 .
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or tem
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perature above 1 0 C may cause explosion.
.
Follo all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instruc
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tions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
Electrical and battery safety
1 .
Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
2.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
sw allow ed .
3.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in et
locations.
4 .
Do not charge the battery outdoors.
5 .
Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals ith et hands.
Service
1 .
ave your po er tool serviced by a ualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained .
2.
Never service damaged battery packs.
S erv ic e
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manuf ac turer or auth oriz ed serv ic e prov id ers.
SAVE T ESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
ith product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product.
MISUSE or failure to follo the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
