Makita DC18WC Instruction Manual page 5

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Ready to charge.
Delay charge (too hot or too cold battery)
Charging (0 - 80 %).
CAUTION
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual
contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
3. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge
only Makita type rechargeable batteries. Other
types of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage.
4. Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged
with this battery charger.
5. Use a power source with the voltage specified
on the nameplate of the charger.
6. Do not charge the battery cartridge in pres-
ence of flammable liquids or gases.
Do not expose charger to rain, snow, or wet
7.
condition.
Never carry charger by cord or yank it to dis-
8.
connect from receptacle.
9. Remove the battery from the charger when
carrying the charger.
10. After charging or before attempting any main-
tenance or cleaning, unplug the charger from
the power source. Pull by plug rather than cord
whenever disconnecting charger.
11. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise sub-
jected to damage or stress.
Charging (80 - 100 %).
Charging complete.
Defective battery.
12. Do not operate charger with damaged cord
or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, ask
Makita authorized service center to replace it
in order to avoid a hazard.
13. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
14. Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or other-
wise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
15. Do not charge battery cartridge when room
temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE
40°C (104°F). At the cold temperature, charging
may not start.
16. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer,
an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
17. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the
charger vents.
18. Do not plug or unplug the cord and insert or
remove the battery with wet hands.
19. Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like to clean the charger. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks may result.
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