Makita DWD181 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Rechargeable Wall Scanner

DWD181

Read before use.

Contents
Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- 3
Applicable battery cartridge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- 4
Continuous operating time per one time of charge (*) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- 4
Symbols-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	5
Intended Use
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Laser Beam Related Safety Standards-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	6
Safety Declaration- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- 6
Radio Standards
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Déclaration sur la sécurité- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- 9
Normes radioélectriques
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Safety Warnings-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	12
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Cartridge- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	18
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	19
Names of Parts- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	20
Names of exterior parts-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	20
Names of operation buttons-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	21
Standard Accessories- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	21
Optional Accessories- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	22
Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	23
Battery
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For long battery life
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Installing or Removing Battery Cartridge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	24
Using the Wall Scanner - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	25
Operation flow-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	25
Startup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	26
Selecting a scan mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	27
Selecting a scene-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	28
Scanning
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Scan result display-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	32
Marking the locations of buried objects- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	34
Shutdown- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	35
Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	36
Operation-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	39
Searching for iron bars in concrete-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	39
Searching for wiring resin pipes in concrete-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	41
Searching for a pillar behind a gypsum board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	46
Searching for iron bars in a block fence
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To scan better- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	51
Protection System- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	55
Protective functions for the scanner and the battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	55
Maintenance- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	57
Care of the product
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Specifications

			Model	DWD181
	Major function
		Voltage		14.4 V DC/
				18 V DC
	Maximum scan depth			180 mm (7 1/16") (*1)
	Accuracy of depth to			± 5 mm (3/16") (*1, *2)
		object
	Minimum detectable			40 mm (1 9/16") (*1)
	object-object distance
	Scan		Light source	Red semiconductor laser
	guide		Wavelength	645–660 nm
	laser		Optical output	0.39 mW or below (Class 1)
	Operating temperature			--10 °C to + 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)
		range
	Storage temperature			--20 °C to + 50 °C (--4 °F to 122 °F)
		range
	Relative Humidity			5–60% (Condensation not allowed)
	ESD protective measures			Level: 4 (IEC61000--4--2)
	Product dimensions			259 mm × 118 mm × 107 mm
				(10 3/16" × 4 5/8" × 4 3/16")
	(L × W × H)
				(Except the battery)
		Weight		1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
				(Except the battery)

Operating environment: Indoor use

Altitude: Up to 2,000 m (6,561 11/16') Pollution degree: 2

*1 Varies by the size, shape and material of the buried material, as well as the material, condition and internal structure of the scanned wall.

*2 When an iron bar of 150 mm (5 15/16") is detected in concrete

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Applicable battery cartridge

BL1415N/BL1430B/BL1460B/BL1815N/BL1820B/BL1830B/BL1840B/

BL1850B/BL1860B

•• Some of the battery cartridges listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

WARNING

Only use the battery cartridges listed above.

• Use of any other battery cartridges may cause injury and/or fire.

Continuous operating time per one time of charge (*)

	Model	DWD181
Battery
BL1860B		Approx. 28 hours

•• Major functions, shapes and other specifications are subject to change for improvement.

(*)The continuous operating time is for reference purposes. It varies by the battery's charge status and the operating environment.

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Symbols

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word and the meaning of each symbol used in this manual.

Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

NOTE

: Read instruction manual.

: This indicates the risk of death or frequent serious injury. : This indicates the risk of serious injury.

: This indicates the risk of light injury.

: This indicates the risk of malfunction or damage to property. : This indicates the risk of electric shock.

: This indicates the risk of fire.

: Laser warning

: Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment or battery pack together with household waste material! In observance of the European Directives, on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators and their implementation in accordance with national laws, electric equipment and batteries and battery pack(s) that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

Intended Use

This product is intended to check the locations of iron bars, plastic pipes and wires buried in concrete, and of wooden materials and such behind walls.

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Laser Beam Related Safety Standards

This product complies with the following standards:

•IEC 60825--1:2014

•FDA: Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007

LASER RADIATION

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Safety Declaration

This product complies with the following standards:

•IEC61010--1:2010 (3rd Edition) Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use

The usage conditions of this product for compliance with this standard are as follows.

CAUTION - When installing the BL1415N/BL1430B/BL1460B/

BL1815N/BL1820B/BL1830B/BL1840B/BL1850B/BL1860B battery cartridge (This caution is an explanation for labels used on this product.)

Use only the genuine Makita batteries listed above.

Use of non--genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that 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 charger.

Radio Standards

•FCC Part15 Subpart B: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Equipment authorization of unintentional radiators

•FCC Part15 Subpart F: Federal Communications Commissions (FCC),

Ultra-wideband Operations

•ICES003: Canada ICE regulations

•EN301489--1

•EN301489--33

•EN62311

•EN302066

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CAUTION

•Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE

•This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

•This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Section 15.525 Coordination requirements.

(a)UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.

(b)The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply operational areas to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, which shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National

Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address and other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographical area(s) of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. If the imaging device is intended to be used for mobile applications, the geographical area(s) of operation may be the state(s) or county(ies) in which the equipment will be operated. The operator of an imaging system used for fixed operation shall supply a specific geographical location or the address at which the equipment will be operated. This material shall be submitted to the following address:

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Frequency Coordination Branch, OET

Federal Communications Commission

445 12th Street, SW

Washington, D.C. 20554

Attn: UWB Coordination

(c)The manufacturers, or their authorized sales agents, must inform purchasers and users of their systems of the requirement to undertake detailed coordination of operational areas with the FCC prior to the equipment being operated.

(d)Users of authorized, coordinated UWB systems may transfer them to other qualified users and to different locations upon coordination of

change of ownership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing authorized operations.

(e)The FCC/NTIA coordination report shall identify those geographical areas within which the operation of an imaging system requires additional coordination or within which the operation of an imaging system is prohibited. If additional coordination is required for operation within specific geographical areas, a local coordination contact will be provided. Except for operation within these designated areas, once the information requested on the UWB imaging system is submitted to the FCC no additional coordination with the

FCC is required provided the reported areas of operation do not change. If the area of operation changes, updated information shall be submitted to the

FCC following the procedure in paragraph (b) of this section.

(f)The coordination of routine UWB operations shall not take longer than 15 business days from the receipt of the coordination request by NTIA.

Special temporary operations may be handled with an expedited turnaround time when circumstances warrant. The operation of UWB systems in emergency situations involving the safety of life or property may occur without coordination provided a notification procedure, similar to that contained in Section 2.405(a) through (e) of this chapter, is followed by the

UWB equipment user.

For Canadian Customers only

This In-wall Radar Imaging Device shall be operated where the device is directed at the wall and in contact with or within 20 cm of the wall surface. This In-wall Radar Imaging Device shall be operated only by law enforcement agencies, scientific research institutes, commercial mining

companies, construction companies, and emergency rescue or firefighting organizations.

Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Déclaration sur la sécurité

Ce produit est conforme aux normes suivantes :

•IEC61010--1:2010 (3e édition) Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régulation et de laboratoire

Les conditions d’utilisation de ce produit conformément à cette norme sont les suivantes.

ATTENTION - Lors de la mise en place de la cartouche de batterie BL1415N, BL1430B, BL1460B, BL1815N, BL1820B, BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1850B ou BL1860B (Cet avertissement explique les étiquettes apposées sur ce produit.)

Utilisez exclusivement les batteries Makita d’origine listées ci--dessus.

Les batteries autres que celles fabriquées par Makita ou les batteries modifiées peuvent exploser et causer un incendie, une blessure ou des dommages. Leur usage annulerait également la garantie Makita fournie pour l’appareil et le chargeur.

Normes radioélectriques

•FCC, partie 15, sous--partie B : « Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Equipment authorization of unintentional radiators (autorisation d’équipement à rayonnement non intentionnel) ».

•FCC, partie 15, sous--partie F : « Federal Communications Commissions

(FCC), Ultra-wideband Operations (utilisation d’équipement à bande ultralarge) ».

•ICES003 : Règles sur l’équipement de technologie de l’information (ETI) du Canada

•EN301489--1

•EN301489--33

•EN62311

•EN302066

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ATTENTION

•Toute modification ou altération n’ayant pas été approuvée expressément par la partie responsable de la conformité annulerait le droit de l’utilisateur de se servir de cet équipement.

NOTE

•Cet équipement a été testé et jugé conforme aux limites pour un équipement numérique de Classe A en vertu de la Partie 15 des Règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles lorsque l’équipement est utilisé dans un environnement commercial. Cet équipement émet, utilise et peut rayonner de l’énergie de fréquence radio et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions, il pourrait causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. L’utilisation de cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle risque de causer un brouillage préjudiciable, auquel cas l’utilisateur devra corriger cette situation à ses propres frais.

•Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC. Son utilisation est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1)cet appareil ne doit pas causer de brouillage préjudiciable, et

(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris toute interférence qui pourrait causer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Section 15.525 Obligation de coordination

(a)Les systèmes d’imagerie UWB nécessitent une coordination en passant par la FCC avant que les équipements puissent être utilisés. L’opérateur devra respecter les restrictions aux emplois des équipements qui résultent de cette coordination.

(b)Les utilisateurs des appareils d’imagerie UWB devront communiquer des zones d’utilisation au Bureau de l’ingénierie et de la technologie de la

FCC, qui coordonnera cette information avec le Gouvernement fédéral par le biais de la National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Les renseignements communiqués par l’opérateur UWB incluront le nom, l’adresse et les autres coordonnées pertinentes qui sont nécessaires pour contacter l’utilisateur, la ou les zone(s) géographique(s) d’utilisation et le numéro d’identification de la FCC ainsi que toute autre nomenclature de l’appareil UWB. Si le dispositif d’imagerie doit être utilisé dans le cadre d’applications mobiles, la ou les zone(s) géographique(s) d’utilisation peut ou peuvent être l’État/les États ou le(s) comté(s) dans lequel ou lesquels les équipements seront utilisés. L’opérateur d’un système d’imagerie utilisé dans le cadre d’une application fixe devra indiquer un

emplacement géographique précis où les équipements seront utilisés. Ces renseignements devront être communiqués à l’adresse suivante :

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Frequency Coordination Branch, OET

Federal Communications Commission

445 12th Street, SW

Washington, D.C. 20554 (États-Unis)

Attn: UWB Coordination

(c)Les fabricants, ou leurs agents commerciaux agréés, doivent informer les acheteurs et les utilisateurs de leurs systèmes de l’obligation d’effectuer une coordination détaillée de leurs zones d’utilisation avec la FCC avant que les équipements ne soient mis en marche.

(d)Les utilisateurs de systèmes UWB coordonnés et autorisés peuvent

les transférer à d’autres utilisateurs éligibles et à des endroits différents moyennant coordination de la cession ou du changement de lieu d’utilisation avec la FCC et coordination avec les exploitations autorisées existantes.

(e)Le rapport de coordination FCC/NTIA devra identifier les zones géographiques à l’intérieur desquelles l’utilisation d’un système d’imagerie nécessite une coordination additionnelle ou à l’intérieur duquel l’exploitation d’un système d’imagerie est interdite. Si une coordination additionnelle

est requise pour une utilisation à l’intérieur de zones géographiques spécifiques, un contact pour la coordination locale sera communiqué. Sauf en cas d’utilisation à l’intérieur de ces zones ainsi désignées, après que les informations demandées auront été soumises à la FCC, aucune autre coordination avec la FCC n’est nécessaire tant que les zones d’utilisation

indiquées ne changeront pas. Si la zone d’utilisation change, des informations mises à jour devront être soumises à la FCC en suivant la procédure décrite au paragraphe (b) de la présente section.

(f)La coordination des opérations UWB de routine ne devra pas prendre plus de 15 jours ouvrés à compter de la réception de la demande de coordination par NTIA. Des opérations temporaires particulières pourront être traitées

de façon accélérée lorsque les circonstances le justifient. L’utilisation de systèmes UWB dans des situations d’urgence dans lesquelles la vie de certaines personnes peut être menacée ou si des dommages aux biens sont possibles peut avoir lieu sans coordination préalable à condition qu’une

procédure de notification similaire à celle qui est indiquée à la Section 2.405(a)

à (e) du présent chapitre soit suivie par l’utilisateur d’équipements UWB.

À l’intention des clients canadiens exclusivement :

Ce dispositif mural radar d’imagerie devra être utilisé lorsque le radar est pointé vers le mur et est soit en contact avec la surface du mur, soit à moins de 20 cm de la surface du mur. Ce dispositif mural radar d’imagerie ne devra

être utilisé que par les forces de l’ordre, les instituts de recherche scientifique, les compagnies minières, les entreprises de construction, les organisations de sauvetage d’urgence et les pompiers.

Son utilisation est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris toute interférence qui pourrait causer un fonctionnement indésirable de cet appareil.

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Safety Warnings

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with the product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

WARNING - Laser safety

•Do not look directly into the laser beam on optical instruments.

•Directly looking at the laser beam by telescopic optics, magnifying glass or similar instruments is dangerous.

•Do not stare directly at the laser beam.

•Avoid locating the path of the laser beam at eye height.

•Do not enter the path of the laser beam.

•Do not place reflective objects in the path of the laser beam.

•Do not point the laser beam at other persons.

Continuously looking at laser beams may damage your eyes. If your eyes might be impaired, immediately seek treatment by a physician.

CAUTION

•Laser light is bright and blinding -- Do not shine at aircraft or vehicles at any distance.

WARNING - Work area safety

1.Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2.Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Products create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3.Keep children and bystanders away while operating the product.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

4.When working at heights, be very sure that there is no one underneath.

5.Do not use the product in a place that may affect any equipment or systems that can pose a direct risk of death or injury, or those that can cause a great deal of damage to property (outer--space equipment, submarine repeaters, nuclear control systems, aircraft control systems, infrastructural systems of plants, military equipment, etc.).

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WARNING - Operator safety precautions

1.Do not work in an awkward position.

Always keep proper footing to keep your balance.

2.Work with proper clothing.

For working outdoors, we recommend the use of rubber gloves and nonslip footwear. If you have long hair, cover it with a cap, hair cover, etc.

3.When using the product, firmly grip the handle so as not to drop it.

WARNING - Electrical safety

1.Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

2.Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering the product will increase the risk of electric shock.

3.Do not short-circuit terminals on the product.

Do not allow pins or wire to get inside the USB terminal. This may cause a short-circuit, which may result in the risk of smoke emission or ignition.

4.Do not hold the power supply cable by your mouth.

Doing so might cause an electric shock.

WARNING - Storage

1.Properly store the charging tool when it is not in use. Store it in a safe location out of the reach of children and in a dry location under lock and key.

2.Keep the product away from elevated temperatures such as under direct sunlight and in a car.

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WARNING - Battery product use and care

1.Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

2.Charge the battery in a well-ventilated place. Do not cover the battery and/or charger with a cloth or such when charging. Doing so may cause a burst and/or fire.

3.Use the product only with specifically designated battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

4.When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

5.Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

6.Do not use a battery pack or product that is damaged or modified.

Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

7.Do not expose a battery pack or product to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C (266 °F) may cause explosion.

8.Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or product outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.

Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

9.Use Makita battery cartridge only with products specified by

Makita.

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WARNING - Maintenance

1.Have the product serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

2.Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

3.Follow instruction for changing accessories.

4.Do not disassemble, repair, modify or retrofit this product, charger or battery. Doing so might cause ignition or abnormal operation, which may result in injury.

5.Inspect this product for damaged parts. If this product is operating abnormally or malfunctioning, immediately stop use. Continued use of this product in this condition might lead to smoke

emission, ignition, electric shock, or injury.

<Examples of Abnormalities and Malfunction>

x Power cable and power plug are abnormally hot.

x The power cable has deep scratches or is deformed.

x Power turns ON and OFF when the power cable is moved. x There is a burning smell.

x There is a tingling feeling of electricity.

If you sense a malfunction, such as this product not functioning even after turning the power switch ON, immediately remove the battery and ask the store of purchase or a Makita authorized service center for inspection and repair.

6.This product complies with relevant safety standard. Do not modify or retrofit it.

7.If repair is performed by a person without specialist knowledge and repair skills, not only will the performance of this product not be fully demonstrated but this might also result in accident or injury.

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WARNING - Precautions for scan operation

1.Do not place stickers or metal materials other than the authorized nameplate to the bottom of the charging tool.

2.Wipe clean the wall scanner’s bottom and wheels. Dirt such as mud may degrade scan performance if they keep staying.

3.Scan performance may be affected in an environment subjected to strong electromagnetic waves, water or surface irregularities on the wall, the wall's construction status such as the use of metallic materials, nonuniform builds inside the wall structure, etc.

4.Before working on the structure such as by cutting and drilling, be sure to see architectural drawings and other information in addition to the scan results of the wall scanner.

5.A great change in the ambient temperature during operation may degrade scan performance.

6.Sufficient performance cannot be achieved at extremely high or low temperatures.

7.The LCD panel of the product is not a touch panel. Do not push or apply a strong force onto the LCD panel.

8.Handle the LCD panel, which is susceptible to scratches, with care. It will be scratched if rubbed with a cloth when sand or dust is on the surface.

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WARNING - Additional safety

1.Use the correct accessories. Use only accessories recommended in this User's Manual and in Makita catalogs. Do not use other accessories since this might result in malfunction, accident or injury.

2.Check for no damaged parts.

•Prior to use, fully inspect the product to check for no damage or breakage and see if it can properly operate and can give required functionalities. If abnormality is found, correct it before using it.

•To change or repair parts, follow the instruction manual. For the repair work not mentioned in the instruction manual, contact the store of your purchase or a

Makita sales office to make a repair request. For switch malfunctions, contact the store of your purchase or a Makita sales office to make a repair request.

•When abnormality or malfunction is found, stop using the product immediately. Continued use may result in smoke, ignition, electric sock and/or injury. <Abnormality and malfunction examples>

•The product or battery is abnormally hot.

•The product or battery has a deep scratch or deformation.

•There is a smell of burning.

•Electricity is sensed tinglingly.

•If the product has a malfunction such as non-operation even if switched on, immediately remove the battery and contact the store of your purchase or a

Makita sales office to make inspection and repair requests.

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Important Safety Instructions for Battery Cartridge

1.Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions 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 with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5.Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1)Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.

(2)Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.

(3)Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.

A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

6.Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where 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 worn out. 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 subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.

For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling must be observed.

For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.

Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations.

Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.

11.When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

12.Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, excessive 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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