6• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it intoplace. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool,causing injury to you or someone around you.• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being insertedcorrectly.Charging1. 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 theirrespective markings on the charger.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.4. When the charging light changes from red to green, the charging cycle is complete.5. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source.Refer to the table for the charging time below.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions forbattery 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 burstcausing 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 byplug 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 anyway; take it to a qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of electric 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 temperature is BELOW 10°C or ABOVE 40°C.16. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.NOTE:• The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’sbatteries.• If you charge a battery cartridge from a just operated tool or a battery cartridge which has been exposed to directsunlight or heat for a long time, the charging light may flash in red color. If this occurs, wait for a while. Charging willbegin after the battery cartridge cools.• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red, charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger orbattery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.Battery type Voltage 7.2 V Capacity (Ah) Charging time(minutes)Number of cells 2Li-ion battery cartridge BL7010 1.0 30