Instruction manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CHARGER
&
BATTERY CARTRIDGE
I.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-
This manual
Length
of
Cord (Feet)
AWG Size
of
Cord
contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger.
2.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on
(1
1
battery charger,
(2)
battery, and
(31
product using battery.
3.
CAUTION
-
To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable
batteries marked on the charger label. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
4.
Do not expose charger to rain
or
snow.
5.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result
in
a risk of fire, electric shock,
or
injury to persons.
6.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by
plug
rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
7.
Make sure cord is located
so
that
it
will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage
or
stress.
8.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result
in
a risk of fire and electric shock.
If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape
b. That extension cord is properly wired and
in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is at least as large as the one specified
in
the table below.
TABLE
1
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS
FOR
BATTERY CHARGERS
as those of plug on charger;
25
50
100
150
18
18
18
16
9.
Do
not operate charger with damaged cord or plug
-
replace them im-
mediately.
IO.
Do not operate charger
if
it
has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or
other-
wise damaged
in
any way; take
it
to a qualified serviceman.
11.
Do not disassemble charger
or
battery cartridge; take
it
to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair
is
required. Incorrect reassembly may
result
in
a risk of electric shock
or
fire.
12.
To reduce risk of electric shock,
unplug
charger from outlet before attempt-
ing any maintenance
or
cleaning. Turning
off
controls will not reduce this risk.
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