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3. A short-circuit can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
(1) Do not touch the inside of the light with tweezers,
metal tools, etc.
(2) Do not touch the battery terminals with any
conductive material.
(3) Avoid storing the battery cartridge in a container
with any metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
4. Never expose the battery cartridge to flames, fire or
great heat. Breakage may cause release of injurious
material.
5. 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.
6. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop
operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
7. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike battery.
8. When the tool is not in use, always switch off and
remove the battery cartridge from the tool.
9. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C
(122°F).
10. Do not give the tool a shock by dropping, striking, etc.
11. Do not expose the light to eyes continuously. It may
hurt them.
12. Do not cover or clog the lit tool with cloth or carton,
etc. It may create a risk of fire.
13. Do not disassemble the 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.
14. If any problem develops, consult your nearest Makita
Service Center or dealer. To maintain product safety
and reliability, repairs, maintenance or adjustment
should be carried out by Makita Authorized Service
Center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual
contains important safety and operating instructions
for battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only
MAKITA 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 presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
7. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
8. Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle.
9. After charging or before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning, unplug the charger from the power
source. Pull by plug rather than cord whenever
disconnecting charger.
10. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
11. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug -
replace them immediately.
12. Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been 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.
13. The battery charger is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
14. Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the battery charger.
15. Do not charge battery cartridge when temperature is
BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
16. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an
engine generator or DC power receptacle.
Charging (Fig. 1)
Charge the battery cartridge with the Makita charger
before use.
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage
source. The charging light will flash in green color.
2. Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus
terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same
sides as their respective markings on the charger.
3. When the battery cartridge is inserted fully, the
charging light will change from green to red and
charging will begin. The charging light will remain lit
steadily during charging.
4. When the charging light changes from red to green,
the charging cycle is complete.
5. After charging, unplug the charger from the power
source.
NOTE:
• The battery charger is for charging Makita battery
cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other
manufacturer's batteries.
• If you charge a battery cartridge from a just operated
tool or a battery cartridge which has been exposed to
direct sunlight or heat for a long time, the charging light
may flash in red color. If this occurs, wait for a while.
Charging will begin after the battery cartridge cools.
• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and
red, charging is not possible. The terminals on the
charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or
the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 2)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the
cartridge.
