Makita BJR240 Instruction Manual page 6

Table 1: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
Length of Cord (Feet)
AWG Size of Cord
9. Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug - replace them immediately.
10. Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble charger or battery
cartridge; take it to a qualified serviceman
when service or repair is required, Incor-
rect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER &
BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Do not charge Battery Cartridge when
temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or
ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
2. Do not attempt to use a step-up trans-
former, an engine generator or DC power
receptacle.
3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the
charger vents.
4. A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and
even a breakdown.
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects
such as nails, coins, etc.
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25 50
18 18
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off con-
trols will not reduce this risk.
13. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It
may result in a risk of overheating, possi-
ble burns and even an explosion.
14. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse
them out with clear water and seek medi-
cal attention right away. It may result in
loss of your eyesight.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to
water or rain.
5. Do not store the tool and Battery Car-
tridge in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F).
6. Do not incinerate the Battery Cartridge
even if it is severely damaged or is com-
pletely worn out. The battery cartridge can
explode in a fire.
100 150
18 16