WARNING:
The vibration emission during actual
use of the pow er tool can differ from the declared val-
ue(s) depending on the w ays in w hich the tool is used
especially w hat kind of w orkpiece is processed.
WARNING:
Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (tak-
ing account of all parts of the operating cycle such
as the times w hen the tool is s w itched off and w hen
it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to t h is instru c tion manual.
SAFETY W ARNINGS
General pow er tool safety w arnings
WARNING:
Read all safety w arnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
w ith this po w er tool. F ailure to f ollo w all instru c tions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all w arnings and instruc-
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 random orbit polisher
safety w arnings
1 .
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only w hen hand-held.
2.
Check that the w orkpiece is properly supported.
3.
Do not use the tool on any materials contain-
ing asbestos.
4 .
Do not touch the bolt on the backing pad
immediately after operation. It may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
5 .
Make sure that there is no crack or breakage
on the pad before use. If you drop the tool,
check that there is no breakage and run the
tool for approximately 1 minute at the maxi-
mum speed at no load to check that there is no
abnormality w ith the tool. C ra c ks or breakage
may cause a personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
w ith product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follo w 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-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (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 w ith clear w ater and seek medical atten-
tion right a w ay. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5 .
Do not short the battery cartridge:
( )
Do not touch the terminals w ith any con-
ductive material.
( )
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer w ith other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
( )
Do not expose battery cartridge to w ater
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdo w n.
6 .
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations w here 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 w orn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8 .
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
.
Do not use a damaged battery.
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
f or w ar d ing agents, spe c ial re q uirement on pa c k-
aging an d labeling must be obser v e d .
F or preparation o f t h e item being s h ippe d , c onsult-
ing an e x pert f or h a z ar d ous material is re q uire d .
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
T ape or mask o f f open c onta c ts an d pa c k up t h e
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
aroun d in t h e pa c kaging.
1 1 .
Follo w your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
1 2. Use the batteries only w ith the products
specified by Makita. I nstalling t h e batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
U se o f non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries t h at
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
c h arger.
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