Important Safety Instructions - Makita 6226DW Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CHARGER &
BATTERY CARTRIDGE
I.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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This manual
Length of Cord (Feet) 25
AWG Size of Cord
18
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
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To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable
batteries marked on the charger label. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose charger t o rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury t o persons.
6.
To reduce risk of damage t o electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that
it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected t o damage or stress.
8 .
A n extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is at least as large as the one specified in the table below.
as those of plug on charger;
50 100 150
18 18 1 6
TABLE 1
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE
FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug
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replace
mediately.
them im-
IO.
Do not operate charger if
it
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or other-
wise damaged in any way; take
it
t o a qualified serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge; take it t o
a
qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempt-
ing any maintenance or cleaning. Turning
off
controls will not reduce this risk.
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