Makita UM140DST manual Important Safety Instructions For Battery & Charger

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BATTERY & CHARGER

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 battery 121 or

122.Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

Non-rechargeable batteries can not be charged with this battery charger.

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 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 a s large a s the one specified in the table below.

TABLE 1

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR

EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS

I Length of Cord (Feet) I 25 I 50 I 100 I 150 I

AWG Size of Cord I 18 I 18 1 18 I 16 I

9.Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them im- mediately.

I O . 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.

1 1 . Do not disassemble charger or battery; 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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ACCESSORIES

CAUTION :

These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.

0 Charger

0 Battery 122

Model DC122

 

0 Blade

0 Extension cord

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