CAUTION
1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual
contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger.
2.
Before using battery charger, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
3.
CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge
only Makita type rechargeable batteries. Other
types of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage.
4.
Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged
with this battery charger.
5.
Use a power source with the voltage specified
on the nameplate of the charger.
6.
Do not charge the battery cartridge in pres-
ence of flammable liquids or gases.
7.
Do not expose charger to rain, snow, or wet
condition.
Never carry charger by cord or yank it to dis-
8.
connect from receptacle.
9.
After charging or before attempting any main-
tenance or cleaning, unplug the charger from
the power source. Pull by plug rather than cord
whenever disconnecting charger.
Charging
1.
Plug the battery charger into the proper AC volt-
age source. Charging lights will flash slowly in
green color repeatedly.
2.
Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it
stops adjusting to the guide of charger.
► Fig.2
The terminal cover of the charger can be opened
with inserting and closed with pulling out the bat-
tery cartridge.
3.
When the battery cartridge is inserted, the
charging light color will change from green to blue
and charging will begin. The fast blue flashing light
indicates charged condition in 0–80 % and the
blue charging light will keep lighting up steadily
indicate 80–100 %. The 80 % indication men-
tioned above is approximate value. The indication
may differ according to battery temperature or
battery condition.
NOTE: Charging time varies by temperature (10°C (50°F)–40°C (104°F)) that battery cartridge is charged at and
conditions of the battery cartridge, such as a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period
of time.
Voltage
40 V (max.)
40 V (max.)
NOTICE:
The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or
for other manufacturer's batteries.
Number of cells
Li-ion battery cartridge
10
10
10. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise sub-
jected to damage or stress.
11.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord
or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, ask
Makita authorized service center to replace it
in order to avoid a hazard.
12. Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or other-
wise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
13. Do not charge battery cartridge when room
temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE
40°C (104°F). At the cold temperature, charging
may not start.
14. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer,
an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
15. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the
charger vents.
16. Do not plug or unplug the cord and insert or
remove the battery with wet hands.
17. Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like to clean the charger. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks may result.
4.
With finish of charge, the charging light will
change from blue one to green one and the mel-
ody sound or buzzer sound (a long beep) comes
out to notify completion of charge.
5.
After charging, remove the battery cartridge from
charger and unplug the charger.
Capacity (Ah)
according to IEC61960
BL4025
BL4040
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Charging time
(Minutes)
2.5
4
28
45