Makita XTS01 Instruction Manual

49. Always remove the battery cartridge beforeloading the fasteners, adjustment, inspection,maintenance or after operation is over.10. Make sure no one is nearby before operation.Never attempt to drive fasteners from both theinside and outside of wall at the same time.Fasteners may rip through and/or fly off,presenting a grave danger.11. Watch your footing and maintain your balancewith the tool. Make sure there is no one belowwhen working in high locations.12. Check walls, ceilings, floors, roofing and thelike carefully to avoid possible electricalshock, gas leakage, explosions, etc. causedby stapling into live wires, conduits or gaspipes.13. Use only fasteners specified in this manual.The use of any other fasteners may causemalfunction of the tool.14. Do not tamper with the tool or attempt to useit for other than driving fasteners.15. Do not operate the tool without fasteners. Itshortens the service life of the tool.16. Stop driving operations immediately if younotice something wrong or out of the ordinarywith the tool.17. Never fastener into any materials which mayallow the fastener to puncture and fly throughas a projectile.18. Never actuate the switch trigger and safetylever at the same time until you are preparedto fastener workpieces. Allow the workpieceto depress the safety lever. Never defeat itspurpose by securing the safety lever back orby depressing it by hand.19. Never tamper with the safety lever. Check thesafety lever frequently for proper operations.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE orfailure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personalinjury. USD305-1SymbolsThe followings show the symbols used for tool.･ volts･ direct currentENC007-6IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE1. Before using battery cartridge, read allinstructions and cautionary markings on (1)battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) productusing battery.2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.3. If operating time has become excessivelyshorter, stop operating immediately. It mayresult in a risk of overheating, possible burnsand even an explosion.4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse themout with clear water and seek medicalattention right away. It may result in loss ofyour eyesight.5. Do not short the battery cartridge:(1) Do not touch the terminals with anyconductive material.(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in acontainer with other metal objects suchas nails, coins, etc.(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to wateror rain.A battery short can cause a large current flow,overheating, possible burns and even abreakdown.6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge inlocations where the temperature may reach orexceed 50 ﾟ C (122 ﾟ F).7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even ifit is severely damaged or is completely wornout. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.9. Do not use a damaged battery.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.Tips for maintaining maximum battery life1. Charge the battery cartridge beforecompletely discharged.Always stop tool operation and charge thebattery cartridge when you notice less toolpower.2. Never recharge a fully charged batterycartridge.Overcharging shortens the battery service life.3. Charge the battery cartridge with roomtemperature at 10 ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F).Let a hot battery cartridge cool down beforecharging it.