Makita DCU180 Instruction Manual

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16 ENGLISH6. As the view is obscured on slopes, keep theheight of the load to a minimum.7. Never park the machine on steep slopes. Parkthe machine on flat ground, pull the brakelever and lock the brake, and then turn thepower off.8. Do not change the direction or speed mode onsteep slopes.9. Do not release the switch trigger on upwardslopes. The machine may go in reverse andcause an accident.10. Make sure that the remaining battery capacityis enough before operating on slopes. If theremaining battery capacity is not enough,charge the battery or replace it with a chargedone.Loading objects1. Do not overload objects. When loadingobjects, be sure to follow the instructions andload limits in the manual.2. Firmly secure the objects with ropes.3. Load the objects within the carrier or bucket.If the objects protrude from the carrier or bucket,there is a risk of accidents due to the objectsfalling or contact obstacles such as walls.4. Be sure that loaded objects are below eyelevel. If the load is too high, it is dangerousbecause the view is obscured. Also, there is a riskof overturning and injury because the load is likelyto be unbalanced.5. Load the objects on the carrier or bucketevenly. If the objects are loaded unevenly, there isa risk of overturning and injury because the load islikely to be unbalanced.6. Before loading the objects or operating themachine, make sure that the lock lever is fullypulled down and completely locked.7. Be sure to load heavy objects first to keep balance.8. Do not extend the front and side rails on steepslopes. Extend the side rails when lightweightobjects are loaded.9. When extending the front and side rails, do notextend them over the extension limit. Be sureto extend the side rails so that the right andleft sides are the same length, and load objectsevenly.10. Load and unload objects on flat ground.11. When lifting and tilting the carrier or bucket,hold the handles and frame firmly, and work ina stable posture.Maintenance1. Always be sure to park the machine on flatground and lock the brake lever before stor-age or attempting to perform inspections ormaintenance.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiaritywith product (gained from repeated use) replacestrict adherence to safety rules for the subjectproduct. MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.Important safety instructions forbattery cartridge1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-tions and cautionary markings on (1) batterycharger, (2) battery, and (3) product usingbattery.2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the batterycartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,or explosion.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 and use the tool and battery car-tridge in locations where the temperature mayreach or exceed 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. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the batterycartridge, or hit against a hard object to thebattery cartridge. Such conduct may result in afire, excessive heat, or explosion.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. When disposing the battery cartridge, removeit from the tool and dispose of it in a safeplace. Follow your local regulations relating todisposal 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.13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,the battery must be removed from the tool.