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Specifications
Model
DC36RA
Input .................................................................................................................................................................................. A.C. 120 V 50 – 60 HZ
Output ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... D.C. 36 V
Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................................1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 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. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — replace them immediately.
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. 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 battery charger.
15. Do not charge battery cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
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.
Charging
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. Charging light will flash in green color repeatedly.
2. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger. Terminal cover of charger can be opened with
inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge.
3. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin. The charging light will
keep lighting up lit steadily during charging. One red charging light indicates charged condition in 0 – 80% and red and green ones
indicate 80 – 100%.
4. With finish of charge, the charging lights will change from red and green ones to green one and tone will sound steadily for about
5 seconds.
5. Charging time varies by temperature (10°C (50°F) – 40°C (104°F)) 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.
6. After charging a Li-ion battery, leave it in the charger for about 30 – 60 minutes to cool down. And then remove it from the charger and
unplug the charger.
NOTE:
• The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries.
• If charging light may flash in red color, battery condition is as below and charging may not start.
- Battery cartridge from just-operated tool or battery cartridge that has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
- Battery cartridge that has been left for a long time in a location exposed to cold air.
When the battery cartridge is too hot, charging will begin after the cooling fan installed in the charger cools the battery cartridge.
Charging will begin after the battery cartridge temperature reaches the degree at which charging is possible.
• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color and tone will sound “beep, beep, beep ...” for about 20 seconds, charging is
not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
Cooling system
• This charger is equipped with cooling fan for heated battery in order to enable the battery to prove its own performance. Sound of cooling
air comes out during cooling, which means no trouble on the charger.
• Yellow light will flash for warning in the following cases.
– Trouble on cooling fan
The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light. But the charging time will be longer than usual in this case.
Check the sound of cooling fan, vent on the charger, which can be sometime clogged with dust.
• The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan comes out, if the yellow warning light will not flash.
• Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for cooling.
• The products should be sent to repair or maintenance, if the yellow warning light will frequently flash.
