Makita BHP460 Instruction Manual page 6

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CHARGER &
BATTERY CARTRIDGE
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, (21 battery, and (3)
product using battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable
batteries marked o n the charger label. 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 o n plug
of
extension cord are the same number, size, and shape
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
as those of plug o n charger;
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Length of Cord (Feet)
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25
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50
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100
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150
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AWG Size of Cord
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18
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18
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18
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16
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9.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them
im-
mediately.
IO. Do
not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or other-
wise damaged
in
any way; take it t o a qualified serviceman.
1 1 .
Do
not disassemble charger or battery cartridge; take it t o 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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