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5 ENGLISH
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc
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tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc
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tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
CORDLESS SHEAR SAFETY
WARNINGS
1.
Hold the tool firmly.
2.
Secure the workpiece firmly.
3.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
4.
Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.
Wear gloves. It is also recommended that you
put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent injury.
5.
Do not put the tool on the chips of the work
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piece. Otherwise it can cause damage and
trouble on the tool.
6.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
7.
Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
8.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme
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diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
9.
Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause
serious accident by electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or famil
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iarity with 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
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tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery char
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ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
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 with clear water and seek medical atten
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tion 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 con
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ductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con
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tainer 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 pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult
-
ing 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.
When 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 with the products
specified by Makita.
Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, 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.
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 tempera
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ture 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).