5SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personal injury.SYMBOLS USD301-1The followings show the symbols used for tool.V ....................... volts................... direct current....................no load speed.../min................revolutions or reciprocation perminuteIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FORCHARGER & BATTERY CARTRIDGE USC001-31. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This man-ual contains important safety and operat-ing instructions for battery charger.2. Before using battery charger, read allinstructions and cautionary markings on(1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3)product using battery.3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, chargeonly MAKITA rechargeable batteriesmarked on the charger label. Other typesof batteries may burst causing personalinjury and damage.4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.5. Use of an attachment not recommendedor sold by the battery charger manufac-turer may result in a risk of fire, electricshock, or injury to persons.6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plugand cord, pull by plug rather than cordwhen disconnecting charger.7. Make sure cord is located so that it willnot be stepped on, tripped over, or other-wise subjected to damage or stress.8. An extension cord should not be usedunless absolutely necessary. Use ofimproper extension cord could result in arisk of fire and electric shock. If extensioncord must be used, make sure:a. That pins on plug of extension cordare the same number, size, and shapeas those of plug on charger;b. That extension cord is properly wiredand in good electrical condition;n˚