SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR |
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1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This man- 6. ual contains important safety and operat-
ing instructions for battery charger.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting 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 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 manufac- turer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
7.Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or other- wise 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 as those of plug on charger;
b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition;
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 |
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AWG Size of Cord | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
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9.Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately.
10.Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise 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, Incor- rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
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