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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Charging
Your new battery cartridge is not charged.
You will need to charge it before use. Use
the high capacity battery charger Model
DC1801 to charge the battery cartridge.
Plug the high capacity battery charger
into the proper A.C. voltage source. The
charging light will flash in green color.
*Insert the battery cartridge so that the
plus and minus terminals on the battery
cartridge are on the same sides as their
respective markings on the high capacity
battery charger. Insert the cartridge fully
into the port so that it rests on the charger port floor.
When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to
red and charging will begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily during charging.
When the charging light color changes from red
to
green, the charging cycle is complete.
The charging time is approximately one hour.
If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete, the
charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode which will last
approximately 24 hours.
After charging, unplug the charger from the power source.
CAUTION:
The high capacity battery charger Model DC1801 is for charging Makita battery cartridge.
Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer's batteries.
When you charge
a
new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used
for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and
does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharg-
ing it completely and recharging a couple of times.
If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated tool or a battery cartridge which
has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long time, the charging
light may flash in red color. If this occurs, wait for a while. Charging will begin after the
battery cartridge cools. The battery cartridge will cool faster if you remove the battery
cartridge from the high capacity battery charger.
*If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, a problem exists and charg-
ing is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with
dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
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