Makita DC10WA Mode D'emploi page 2

ENGLISH
WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
• Read instruction manual.
• DOUBLE INSULATION
• Indoor use only
• Ready to charge
• Charging
• Charging complete
• Only for EU countries
Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, waste electrical and electronic
equipment, accumulators and batteries may have a negative impact on the environment and human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with household waste!
In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and on
accumulators and batteries and waste accumulators and batteries, as well as their adaptation to national
law, waste electrical equipment, batteries and accumulators should be stored separately and delivered to a
separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the regulations on
environmental protection.
This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment.
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.
Charging
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage
source. The charging light will flash in green color.
2. Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus
terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides
as their respective markings on the charger.
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• Delay charge (too hot or too cold battery)
• Deffective battery
• Do not destroy battery by fire.
• Do not expose battery to water or rain.
• Do not short batteries.
• Always recycle batteries.
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 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. Do not charge battery cartridge when temperature is
BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
14. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine
generator or DC power receptacle.
3. When the battery cartridge is inserted fully, the charging
light will change from green to red and charging will
begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily during
charging.