Important Safety Instructions; Fcc Caution - Makita DC18SD Quick Start Manual

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Specifications
Model
Input ........................................................................................................................................... A.C. 120 V 50 – 60 HZ
Output ...................................................................................................................................................D.C. 7.2 V – 18 V
Weight ...................................................................................................................................................0.59 kg (1.30 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:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
important safety and operating instructions for battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-
tery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION — 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. 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. If the cord or plug is damaged, ask Makita authorized
service center to replace it in order to avoid a hazard.
12. Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise dam-
aged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of elec-
tric 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 room temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). At
the cold temperature, charging may not start.
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.

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 particular 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 circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help
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