(3) Avoid storing the battery cartridge in a container
with any metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
4. Never expose the battery cartridge to flames, fire or
great heat. Breakage may cause release of injurious
material.
5. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with
clear water and seek medical attention right away. It
may result in loss of your eyesight.
6. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop
operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
7. Be careful not to drop, shake or strike battery.
8. When the tool is not in use, always switch off and
remove the battery cartridge from the tool.
9. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C
(122°F).
10. Do not give the tool a shock by dropping, striking, etc.
11. Do not expose the light to eyes continuously. It may
hurt them.
12. Do not cover or clog the lit tool with cloth or carton,
etc. It may create a risk of fire.
13. Do not disassemble the charger or battery cartridge;
take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
14. If any problem develops, consult your nearest Makita
Service Center or dealer. To maintain product safety
and reliability, repairs, maintenance or adjustment
should be carried out by Makita Authorized Service
Center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual
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 - To reduce risk of injury, charge only
MAKITA rechargeable batteries. 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.
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11. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug -
replace them immediately.
12. Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of
electric 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 temperature is
BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
16. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an
engine generator or DC power receptacle.
Charging
Charge the battery cartridge with the Makita charger
before use.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red part on
the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it
may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Lighting up the lamp (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
• Push the switch to light up the light. To turn off, push
the switch again.
NOTE:
• When remaining battery capacity becomes lower,
light turns off automatically. So you should charge
the battery cartridge soon.
• Operating time may be shortened according to
environments and battery conditions.
Installing the band (Fig. 3)
Insert the band through the rings of the unit and install it
with its Velcro surface facing outward in order shown in
the figure.
OPERATION
How to use (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
Fasten the band so that flashlight and a band are tightly
secured.