Makita XAG26Z XAG26 Instruction Manual - Page 6

8. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 9. Do not touch accessories immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 10. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer for correct mounting and use of wheels. Handle and store wheels with care. 11. Do not use separate reducing bushings or adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels. 12. Check that the workpiece is properly supported. 13. Pay attention that the wheel continues to rotate after the tool is switched off. 14. If working place is extremely hot and humid, or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure operator safety. 15. Do not use the tool on any materials containing asbestos. 16. When use cut-off wheel, always work with the dust collecting wheel guard required by domestic regulation. 17. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any lateral pressure. 18. Do not use cloth work gloves during operation. Fibers from cloth gloves may enter the tool, which causes tool breakage. 19. Before operation, make sure that there is no buried object such as electric pipe, water pipe or gas pipe in the workpiece. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock, electrical leakage or gas leak. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 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. Symbols The followings show the symbols used for tool. volts direct current rated speed revolutions or reciprocation per minute diameter Important safety instructions for battery cartridge 1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion. 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 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 and use 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. 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 fire, excessive heat, or explosion. 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. 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, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte. 6 ENGLISH