User manual MAKITA BJS161

[. . . ] WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country. â· Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. [. . . ] Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to shears safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. It is also recommended that you put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent injury. Otherwise it can cause damage and trouble on the tool. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. It can cause serious accident by electric shock. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. 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. Be careful not to drop or strike battery. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. Do not short the battery cartridge: (1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C (122 F). [. . . ] Before operation, lubricate the contact point of the center blade and the pin. To keep good cutting performance, also use a cutting lubricant from time to time during operation. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. [. . . ]