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Specifications
• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003.
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. If the cord or plug is damaged, ask Makita authorized
service center to replace it in order to avoid a hazard.
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 room temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F).
When the battery temperature is under 0°C (32°F), charging may not start.
16. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
17. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
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. 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 and charging will begin with a preset brief
melody sound coming out for assurance as to which sound will come out to notify the completion of charging.
4. With finish of charge, the charging light will change from red one to green one and the melody sound or buzzer
sound (a long beep) comes out to notify completion of charge.
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.
Changing melody of completed charging
1. Inserting the battery cartridge into charger brings out last preset brief melody sound of completed charging.
2. Removing and re-inserting it within five seconds after this action makes the melody sound change.
3. Every time removing and re-inserting it within another five seconds after this, the melody sound changes in order.
4. When the desired melody sound comes out, leave the battery cartridge being inserted and the charge will begin.
When a “short beep” mode is selected, no completed charging signals comes out. (Silent Mode)
Model
DC18RA
DC18RC
Input
A.C. 120 V 50 – 60 HZ
Output
D.C. 7.2 V – 18 V
Weight
0.88 kg (1.94 lbs)
0.77 kg (1.70 lbs)
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