Makita DC40RB Instruction Manual page 3

Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
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Remove the battery from the charger when carrying the charger.
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After charging or before attempting any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the
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charger from the power source. Pull by plug rather than cord whenever discon-
necting charger.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or other-
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wise subjected to damage or stress.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is dam-
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aged, ask Makita authorized service center to replace it in order to avoid a
hazard.
Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
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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.
The battery charger is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
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without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
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battery charger.
Do not charge battery cartridge when room temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F)
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or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). At the cold temperature, charging may not start.
Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power
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receptacle.
Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
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Do not plug or unplug the cord and insert or remove the battery with wet hands.
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Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like to clean the charger.
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Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
FCC caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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