Makita T221D Instruction Manual page 5

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR CHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Do
not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (5OOF)
2. Do
not attempt t o use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or
DC
power
3. Do
not allow anything t o cover or clog the charger vents.
4. Always cover the battery terminals with the battery cover when the battery
5. Do n o t short the battery cartridge:
or ABOVE 4OoC (104OF).
receptacle.
cartridge is not used.
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
with
other metal objects such
(3)
Do
n o t expose battery cartridge t o water or rain.
as nails, coins, etc.
A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns
and even a breakdown.
6. Do
not store the tool and Battery Cartridge in locations where the tempera-
7. Do
not incinerate the Battery Cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is
ture may reach or exceed 5OoC (122OF).
completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
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