Makita DC18SE Manual - Save These Instructions
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Specifications
Model
DC18SE
Input........................................................................................................................................................D.C. 12 V – 24 V
Output....................................................................................................................................................D.C. 7.2 V – 18 V
Weight ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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) bat-
tery, and (3) product using battery.
3.
CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable batteries marked on the charger
label. 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.
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 dam-
aged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of elec-
tric 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.
17. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
18. Place the charger, power supply cord and battery cartridge where these may not obstruct driving opera-
tion.
19. During driving operation, do not use the charger or the battery cartridge.
20. Do not charge the battery cartridge in the direct sunlight. Do not place the charger or the battery cartridge
where these are directly exposed to the sunlight.
21. This charger is intended for use plugging to the automobile cigarette lighter power source with grounded
negative pole contact.
Charging
1. Insert the plug of the charger into the automobile cigarette lighter DC socket. Charging light will flash in green color
repeatedly.
2. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger. Terminal cover of charger
can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge.
3. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the red charging light will light up.
4. With finish of charge, the charging light will change from red one 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 a Ni-MH battery and a Li-ion battery, leave it in the charger for about 30 – 60 minutes to cool down.
And then remove it from the charger and unplug the charger.