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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE USC001-3
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This man-
ual contains important safety and operat-
ing 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
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.
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 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.
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.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off con-
trols will not reduce this risk.
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 bat-
tery charger.
15. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It
may result in a risk of overheating, possi-
ble burns and even an explosion.
16. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse
them out with clear water and seek medi-
cal attention right away. It may result in
loss of your eyesight.
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