Makita 4334DWD Owners Manual - Page 6

Additional Safety Rules For Charger &amp, Battery Cartridge

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7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. 8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger; b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; c. That wire size is at least as large as the one specified in the table below. Table 1: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS Length of Cord (Feet) AWG Size of Cord 25 50 100 150 18 18 18 16 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, Incorrect 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 controls will not reduce this risk. 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. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion. 16. 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. 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 transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle. 3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents. 4. Always cover the battery terminals with the battery cover when the battery cartridge is not used. 5. Do not short the battery cartridge: 6

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7.
Make sure cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or other-
wise subjected to damage or stress.
8.
An extension cord should not be used
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Use
of
improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. If extension
cord must be used, make sure:
a.
That pins on plug of extension cord
are the same number, size, and shape
as those of plug on charger;
b.
That extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition;
c.
That wire size is at least as large as
the one specified in the table below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Always cover the battery terminals with
the battery cover when the battery car-
tridge is not used.
5.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
Table 1: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
Length of Cord (Feet)
25
50
100
150
AWG Size of Cord
18
18
18
16