Makita DCL501 Betriebsanleitung Seite 8

6. Do not use a battery cartridge or appliance that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
7. Do not expose a battery cartridge or appliance to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130 °C (265 °F) may cause
explosion.
8. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
9. Before using battery cartridge, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
10. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
11. If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk
of overheating, possible burns and even an
explosion.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Do not store the appliance and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
15. 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.
16. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
17. Do not use a damaged battery.
18. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal
of battery.
19. If the appliance is not used for a long period of
time, the battery must be removed from the
appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop appliance operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less appliance
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 once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period of
time.
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PREPARATION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the appliance is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the appliance.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the appliance before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
• Hold the appliance and the battery cartridge firmly
when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to
hold the appliance and the battery cartridge firmly may
cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage
to the appliance and battery cartridge and a personal
injury.
• Take care not to trap finger(s) between cleaner and
battery as shown in diagram when loading battery.
Trapping finger(s) may cause injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the appliance
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it
into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a
little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper
side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red
indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the appliance, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.