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Important safety instruction
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
CAUTION:
1.
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, (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 presence of flammable liquids or gases.
7.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
8.
Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
9.
After charging or before attempting any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the charger from the power source. Pull by plug rather than
cord whenever disconnecting charger.
10. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
12. Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a
qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
13. Do not charge battery cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
14. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
15. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
Charging
1.
Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source.
2.
Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger.
3.
When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light will lighting red and charging will begin. The charging light will keep lighting
up lit steadily during charging.
4.
Charging time can become longer by temperature that battery cartridge is charged at and conditions of the battery cartridge, such as
a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period of time.
5.
When charging is completed, the charging light goes out.
6.
After charging, remove the battery cartridge from charger and unplug the charger.
(Note) It may take longer than the above charging time because of the optimal charging selected according to the temperature, conditions
of battery cartridge.
NOTE:
• The battery charger is for charging Makita type battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries.
• If the charging light may flash in red color, the battery condition is as below and charging may not start.
– The battery cartridge from just-operated tool or battery cartridge that has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time.
– The battery cartridge that has been left for a long time in a location exposed to cold air.
The charging will begin after the battery cartridge temperature reaches the degree at which charging is possible.
• If the charging light is repeatedly blink in red twice, charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are
clogged with dust or the battery cartridge are worn out or damaged.
• The charging time can become longer due to a battery condition and/or ambient temperature.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by a Makita
Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Voltage
14.4 V
18 V
Capacity (Ah) according
to IEC61960
Charging time (Minutes)
Number of cells
4
5
Li-ion Battery cartridge
BL1411G
BL1811G
1.1
60
BL1413G
BL1813G
1.3
60
BL1415G
BL1815G
1.5
70
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