Makita GCV06, Instruction Manual

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Important safety instructions for 

wireless unit

1. 

Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-

less unit.

2. 

Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-

dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical 

attention immediately.

3. 

Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.

4. 

Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet 

conditions.

5. 

Do not use the wireless unit in places where 

the temperature exceeds 50 °C (122 °F).

6. 

Do not operate the wireless unit in places 

where medical instruments, such as heart 

pace makers are nearby.

7. 

Do not operate the wireless unit in places where 

automated devices are nearby.

 If operated, automated 

devices may develop malfunction or error.

8. 

Do not operate the wireless unit in places under 

high temperature or places where static electricity 

or electrical noise could be generated.

9. 

The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic 

fields (EMF) but they are not harmful to the user.

10. 

The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be 

careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.

11. 

Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless 

unit with bare hands or metallic materials.

12. 

Always remove the battery on the product 

when installing the wireless unit into it.

13. 

When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the 

place where dust and water may come into the 

slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.

14. 

Always insert the wireless unit in the correct 

direction.

15. 

Do not press the wireless activation button 

on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the 

button with an object with a sharp edge.

16. 

Always close the lid of the slot when 

operating.

17. 

Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot while 

the power is being supplied to the tool.

 Doing so may 

cause a malfunction of the wireless unit.

18. 

Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.

19. 

Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.

20. 

Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where 

static electricity or electrical noise could be 

generated.

21. 

Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub-

ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the 

sun.

22. 

Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or 

powdery place or in a place corrosive gas 

could be generated.

23. 

Sudden change of the temperature may bedew 

the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit 

until the dew is completely dried. 

24. 

When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe 

with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin-

ner, conductive grease or the like.

25. 

When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the 

supplied case or a static-free container.

26. 

Do not insert any devices other than Makita 

wireless unit into the slot on the tool.

27. 

Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam-

aged.

 Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may 

cause malfunction.

28. 

Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more 

than necessary.

 Restore the lid if it comes off 

from the tool.

29. 

Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or 

damaged.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FUNCTIONAL 

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the appli-

ance is switched off and the battery cartridge is 

removed before adjusting or checking function on 

the appliance.

Installing or removing battery 

cartridge

CAUTION:

Always switch off the tool before 

installing or removing of the battery cartridge.

CAUTION:

Hold the tool and the battery car-

tridge firmly when installing or removing battery 

cartridge.

 Failure to hold the tool and the battery 

cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands 

and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge 

and a personal injury.

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Fig.1

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1.

 Red indicator 

2.

 Button 

3.

 Battery cartridge