OK, question to the guys who owns Makita tools, is it normal to have sparks when the charger plug touches the outlet? or is it a sign of faulty wiring or defect on the charger. 2 owners said they have the same problem but are OK with it but it seems...
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It is not normal for the charger to spark on connecting. I would buy an inexpensive circuit tester and check those outlets. Just saw on TV news where there have been several fires from leaving Ipad, Ipod & cell phone adapters plugged in when not in use. If you can't find anything wrong have the charger checked by a Makita dealer. Call an electrition if you show anything wrong in the electrical test. Another thought, make sure you don't have the battery installed on the charger when you plug it in. Do that after words.
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Sounds like the gears are bad ....or the motor has a short. Switch pasta machines and see if there is still sparks.
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I have the same model and have NEVER had that issue, even in thicker wood. Your battery may be going bad. Have it tested at a repair shop our try another battery. Make sure the contacts where the battery connects to the tool are okay and connecting right.
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I've only had that happen when the plug is loose on the handle end, not the outlet. Other than that, I don't know.
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I am not aware of them. But you should be able to send that charger or batter back to dremel for immediate repair. Now if you bought it used, you might have an issue, but if it is the charger itself, you might be able to get over.
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My charger melted the battery I bought from Amazon. Ruined my drill, so don't buy from Amazon. But to answer your question I would say the battery is bad.
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They make a big spark like a dead short when first connected. The sudden current draw is short lived. Mine did the same thing. It will get your attention.
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Not sure, but since it is designed as an engine compartment blower it should not be producing sparks. It has been working well for a few years.
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Be careful! The charger will burn out as did mine when I plugged into 220 volts. I had to order another charger ($90) compatible with 220 volts. Makita was somewhat ambiguous on voltage which took to mean variable voltage.
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I charge my 1234 12volt, 2.6AH battery on a Makita DC1414T. I don't know if there is a difference in charger DC1414 and DC1414T, it may that the "T" stands for trickle charge since the book explaines that at trickle charge the battery can be left in the charger for ever...... Are you dthe Hansen from Slate Hill, NY?
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Yes. Absolutely, and if anyone wants to argue differently, I'll be happy to forward the pictures of my burnt out Bestek and the charred internal control board. Nothing but a laptop drawing current when this happened. If the manufacturer is reading this, experienced a control board fire in the vicinity of capacitors 2 & 14, and Diodes 6,7,8,9. Yes, my breaker tripped at the box, but not before the damage, and it was anything but overloaded. The fire literally shot out of the *grounding receptacle* (bursting capacitor maybe?), which burned a hole in my sleeve and another on my thumb. There's a good chance your fire insurance is invalidated by using non UL listed products -and as I discovered today, for good reason. I've permanently retired all three of mine and won't be looking back.
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Have not had this problem....but guess I would plug it in...starter will not work if it is discharged.
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I here the slap as well but no sparks. My drill is 2 years old and still worth every penny I paid for it
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If the charger isn't extracting the cartridge, which it shouldn't, the bolt head or extractor might be squeezing or snagging on it. You might press the cartridge against the bolt head to verify. If that is the issue, I'd guess there might be chamber size or cartridge size problems. If the bolt is difficult to pull all the way back that's another issue.
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Honestly, I work with many European companies doing tradeshows and conventions, but never ran across a European Makita charger. Sorry, but I cannot answer the question.
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Yes it dose not fit the Makita charge but I'd use the DeWalt Supercharge for all my Battery, it charges in about 13 to 15 minutes or less.
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Hi Michael: That is not normal. I'd see about getting a replacement. Mine ignites very quickly and well.