IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSI . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Thismanualcontains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger.2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markingson (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA Battery 7000.Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.4. Do not expose charger t o rain or snow.5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery chargermanufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather thancord when disconnecting charger.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 ofimproper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Ifextension cord must be used, make sure:a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shapeb. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; andc. That wire size is at least as large a s the o n e specified in the table below.TABLE 1RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOREXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERSI Length of Cord (Feet) I 25 I 50 I 1 0 0 I 150a s those of plug on charger;I A W G S i z e o f C o r d I 18 I 18 I 18 I 1 69. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them im-mediately.IO. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, orotherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.1 1 . Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge; take it to a qualifiedserviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly mayresult in a risk of electric shock or fire.12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempt-ing any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.4