Makita XWL01 Instruction Manual

4 ENGLISH17. Turn off the tool and wait for the cut-off wheelto stop before moving workpiece or changingsettings.18. Do not touch the workpiece immediately afteroperation; it is extremely hot and could burnyour skin.19. Store wheels in a dry location only.20. Before each use, watch for flutter or excessivevibration that might be caused by poor instal-lation or a poorly balanced wheel.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow thesafety rules stated in this instruction manual maycause serious personal injury.SymbolsThe followings show the symbols used for tool.voltsdirect currentno load speedrevolutions or reciprocation per minuteImportant safety instructions forbattery cartridge1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery char-ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using 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 medical atten-tion right away. It may result in loss of youreyesight.5. Do not short the battery cartridge:(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-ductive material.(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-tainer with other metal objects such asnails, coins, etc.(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to wateror rain.A battery short can cause a large currentflow, overheating, possible burns and even abreakdown.6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge inlocations where the temperature may reach orexceed 50 °C (122 °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.10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subjectto the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-ments.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 detailednational regulations.Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up thebattery in such a manner that it cannot movearound in the packaging.11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-posal of battery.12. Use the batteries only with the productsspecified by Makita. Installing the batteries tonon-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries thathave been altered, may result in the battery burstingcausing fires, personal injury and damage. It willalso void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool andcharger.Tips for maintaining maximumbattery life1. Charge the battery cartridge before completelydischarged. Always stop tool operation andcharge the battery cartridge when you noticeless tool power.2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-tridge. Overcharging shortens the batteryservice life.3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Leta hot battery cartridge cool down beforecharging it.4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not useit for a long period (more than six months).INSTALLATIONWARNING: This tool produces spark whencutting a workpiece. Do not install this tool inthe place in which flammable and/or explosivematerials might be ignited by the spark from thetool. Also make sure that there is no such materialnear the tool before starting the operation.Securing the baseThis tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level andstable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool'sbase. This will help prevent tipping over and possiblepersonal injury.