SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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– This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery
charger.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on
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(1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only Makita type rechargeable bat-
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teries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with this battery charger.
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Use a power source with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the charger.
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Do not charge the battery cartridge in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
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Do not expose charger to rain, snow, or wet condition.
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Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
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After charging or before attempting any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the
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charger from the power source. Pull by plug rather than cord whenever discon-
necting charger.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or other-
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wise subjected to damage or stress.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is dam-
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aged, ask Makita authorized service center to replace it in order to avoid a
hazard.
Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
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dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
The battery charger is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
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without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
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battery charger.
Do not charge battery cartridge when room temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F)
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or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). At the cold temperature, charging may not start.
Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power
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receptacle.
Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
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Do not plug or unplug the cord and insert or remove the battery with wet hands.
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Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like to clean the charger.
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Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
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