Makita DC18SF User manual

GB Four Port Multi Charger ......3
DC18SF

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410mm
170mm
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WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
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) battery,
and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only Makita
type rechargeable batteries. 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 damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
13. 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.
14. Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine
generator or DC power receptacle.
15. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
Charging (Fig. 1)
This charger can charge at most two batteries at the same
time. Left two ports and right two ports of the charger consist
pairs respectively. One pair can charge a battery at one time.
For example, if you insert the batteries in port 1 and 3, the
charger starts charging those two batteries at the same time.
However, if you insert the batteries in port 1 and 2, the
charger starts charging only port 1. Charging of port 2 starts
after the charging of battery in port 1 completes.
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage
source. Charging lights start blinking rapidly in green
color.
2. Insert the battery cartridge into the charger until it stops.
Terminal cover of the charger automatically opens as you
insert the battery cartridge.
3. The charging light on the port changes into red color, and
charging starts shortly after.
ENGLISH
• Indoor use only • Read instruction manual.
• DOUBLE INSULATION • Ready to charge
• Charging • Charging complete
• Delay charge (Battery cooling or too cold
battery, waiting for charging) • Deffective battery
• Do not short batteries. • Do not destroy battery by fire.
• Do not expose battery to water or rain. • Always recycle batteries.
• Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material!
In observance of the European Directive, on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment and its
implementation in accordance with national law, electric equipment that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

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Note:
Notice the charging light on the port of the pair starts
blinking ‘slowly’ when you insert a battery. If you insert a
battery into the pair port, which charging light is blinking
slowly in green, the charging light starts blinking in red
color, and the port becomes stand-by status. Charging on
the pair port starts after completion of charging on the first
port.
4. As charging progress, the both red and green color light
up. And with completion of charging, green color lights up.
Note:
Charging time varies by temperature (10°C (50°F) – 40°C
(104°F)) and condition of the battery cartridge, such as a
battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a
long period of time.
5. After charging all batteries, remove the battery cartridges
from charger and unplug the charger.
NOTE:
• Do not use the charger other than its intended use, nor
charge other manufacturer’s cartridge.
• When the red light blinks, charging may not start if the
battery cartridge is in a following state:
– Having been just used.
– Having been left under the direct sunlight or in a cold
room for long.
– Not at adequate temperature.
• Charging starts after the battery cartridge’s temperature
reaches the degree at which charging is possible.
• If dust clogs the terminal or the battery cartridge is worn out
or damaged, the charger does not charge the battery and
the charging light shows green and red alternating light.
• The charger cannot use with INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER (ADP01, 04) and REFRESHING ADAPTER
(ADP02, 03).
Note:
It may take longer than the above charging time because of the optimal charging selected according to the temperature
(10°C (50°F) – 40°C (104°F)), conditions of battery cartridge and maintenance charge.
Wall mounting
Warning:
• Make sure to use four screws when mounting the charger
on the wall. Otherwise the charger may fall and cause
serious injury.
• Always be sure that the charger is unplugged and all the
batteries are removed from the charger before performing
wall mounting work.
• Follow the steps instructed in this manual, and complete
the whole procedures at once. The charger may fall and
cause injury or damage if you stop the work in the half way.
• Check tightness of the screws on regular basis. Otherwise
the charger may fall because of loosen screw.
• Clean the terminal parts of the charger on regular basis with
an air duster etc.
Caution:
• Carefully choose a stable wall for mounting the charger.
Make sure there is no hindrance to mounting work or
charging operation. The gross weight of the charger and
four batteries reach approximately 5 kg, provide sufficient
reinforcement for the wall if necessary.
Things you need to prepare:
– Four screws (6mm x more than 40mm) - two for hanging
and two for anchoring.
– Tools - for tightening screws.
1. Fix the two screws for hanging on the wall as illustrated.
(Fig. 2)
2. Remove the rubber feet (four pieces) from the bottom of
the charger.
Hang the charger with the screws fixed in step 1.
Mount the charger on the wall by tightening two
anchoring screws completely. (Fig. 3)
Optional accessory
Caution:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use
of any other accessories or attachments might present a
risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these
accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Shoulder belt
Warning:
• Do not use the shoulder belt other than carrying the battery
charger.
• Attach the shoulder belt in accordance with this instruction
manual. Otherwise the battery charger may fall and cause
injury.
• Check carefully that there are no breakage on the belt or its
hook before use.
Hook the shoulder belt onto the each hole for shoulder belt
securely. (Fig. 4)
Voltage 14.4V 18V 14.4V 18V Capacity (Ah)
according to
IEC61960
Charging time
(minutes)
Number of cells 4 5 8 10
Li-ion battery
cartridge
BL1415 BL1815 — — 1.3 30
BL1415NA, BL1415N BL1815N — — 1.5 30
—BL1820/
BL1820B ——2.045
— — BL1430/BL1430B BL1830/
BL1830B 3.0 60
— — BL1440 BL1840/
BL1840B 4.0 90
— — BL1450 BL1850/
BL1850B 5.0 110
— — BL1460A/BL1460B BL1860B 6.0 130

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