Makita DC1439 7.2-Volt to 14.4-Volt Pod Style and Stick Style 10 Minute Battery Charger (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Review

From the Manufacturer

Treating your Makita batteries with kid gloves makes them last longer. Here’s the best way to do that. The fastest battery charging system on the market today, Makita’s 10-Minute Quick Charger fully charges batteries in 10 minutes or less. The charger works on both Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries from Makita. An innovative internal Central Processing Unit (CPU) delegates the most suitable method for charging batteries based on the state of the battery. The CPU accurately detects battery temperature, environmental temperature, and the battery’s age to deliver a full charge for optimal power and extended battery life.

FEATURES

• Charges in as little as 10 minutes for drastically less downtime
• Charges faster and more efficiently for extended battery life
• Internal Central Processing Unit (CPU) decides the most suitable conditions to charge for optimal battery efficiency and extended battery life
• Accurately detects battery temperature, environmental temperature, age of battery and”knows” when the battery is fully charged for optimal maintenance

What’s in the Box

• One 10-Minute Charger

SPECIFICATIONS

• Charges all Makita”Pod Style” Batteries – 7.2-Volt through 14.4-Volt.
• Charges all NIMH and Ni-cad batteries
• 115VAC to 7.2, 9.6, 12, 14.4 VDC)
• Used for all 7.2-, 9.6-, 12-, and 14.4-volt Tools
• 1.3Ah – 2.6Ah
• Charge time: 2.2 Ah 20 Minutes 1.3 Ah 10 Minutes
• Charge time: 2.6 Ah 25 Minutes 1.7 Ah 14 Minutes
• Charge time: 3.0 Ah 30 Minutes 2.0 Ah 16 Minutes