Makita BTW150 Instruction Manual page 6

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.
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. The battery charger is not intended for
use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(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.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to
water or rain.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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14. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the bat-
tery charger.
15. 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.
16. 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.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and
even a breakdown.
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.
7. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike bat-
tery.
8. Do not charge inside a box or container of
any kind. The battery must be placed in a
well ventilated area during charging.