IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR CHARGER &BATTERY CARTRIDGE1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manualLength of Cord (Feet)AWG Size of Cordcontains 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 rechargeablebatteries marked on the charger label. Other types of batteries may burstcausing 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 t o persons.6. To reduce risk of damage t o 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, orotherwise subjected t o 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 as the one specified in the table below.TABLE 1RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FORas those of plug on charger;25 50 100 15018 18 18 16EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS6