Important Safety Instructions

I. 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)product using battery.

3.CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA type recharge- able batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

4.Do not expose charger t o 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 t o persons.

6.To reduce risk of damage t o 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 t o damage or stress.

8.A n 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 as those of plug on charger;

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

Length of Cord (Feet)	25	50	100	150
AWG Size of Cord	18	18	18	16