Makita CT226 DC10WD Instruction Manual - Page 4

Charging 1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. Charging light will flash in green color repeatedly. 2. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger. 3. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin. The charging light will keep lighting up steadily during charging. One red charging light indicates charged condition in 0 - 80% and red and green ones indicate 80 - 100%. The 80% indication mentioned above is approximate value. The indication may differ according to battery temperature or battery condition. 4. With finish of charge, the charging lights will change from red and green ones to green one. 5. Charging time varies by temperature (10°C (50°F) - 40°C (104°F)) that battery cartridge is charged at and conditions of the battery cartridge, such as a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period of time. 6. After charging, remove the battery cartridge from charger and unplug the charger. Voltage Number of cells Li-ion Battery cartridge 10.8 V - 12 V (max.) 3 BL1016 BL1021B BL1041B Charging time (Minutes) DC10SB DC10WD 22 50 30 70 60 130 NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer's batteries. • If charging light may flash in red color, battery condition is as below and charging may not start. --Battery cartridge from just-operated tool or battery cartridge that has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. --Battery cartridge that has been left for a long time in a location exposed to cold air. When the battery cartridge is too hot, charging does not begin until the battery cartridge temperature reaches the degree at which charging is possible. • If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged. Cooling system (only for DC10SB) • This charger is equipped with cooling fan for heated battery in order to enable the battery to prove its own performance. Sound of cooling air comes out during cooling, which means no trouble on the charger. • Yellow light will flash for warning in the following cases. --Trouble on cooling fan --Incomplete cool down of battery, such as, being clogged with dust The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light. But the charging time will be longer than usual in this case. Check the sound of cooling fan, vent on the charger and battery, which can be sometime clogged with dust. • The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan comes out, if the yellow warning light will not flash. • Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for cooling. • The products should be sent to repair or maintenance, if the yellow warning light will frequently flash. 4