FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTION
Charging
Your new battery cartridge is not charged. You will need to charge it before use. Use the high capacity battery charger Model DC1801 to charge the battery cartridge.
Plug the high capacity battery charger into the proper A.C. voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color.
*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 high capacity battery charger. Insert the cartridge fully
into the port so that it rests on the charger port floor.
When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily during charging.
When the charging light color changes from red to green, the charging cycle is complete. The charging time is approximately one hour.
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete, the charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode which will last approximately 24 hours.
After charging, unplug the charger from the power source.
CAUTION:
The high capacity battery charger Model DC1801 is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer's batteries.
When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharg- ing it completely and recharging a couple of times.
If you charge a battery cartridge from a
*If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, a problem exists and charg- ing is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
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