Does the charger work on 230V. Thanks
445769
It does not seem so. I just checked the label on charger and the only inputs listed are "120v 50-60Hz" and "120v 50/60Hz". Too bad. It's a great set of drivers. Perhaps a 230v-to-120v converter might work. I would check directly with Makita if the electronics of the charger are compatible with a converter.
2256044
Yes the charger works on both currents. I use mine on 220V. But I do not recommend the speaker. It was my worst purchase ever. The charger gave out after about 5 uses, after an argument, they replaced it. It has no good bass sounds, anything even close to bass is a vibrating thud. The bluetooth connection is not strong, and it is hard to switch between inputs. After maybe 20 charges, the battery life in now about 5 hours.
1210294
Mine operates at 120 volts. I don't think it's capable of running at 230 volts, nothing in the instructions about wiring for a higher voltage, sorry.
605243
I am using one in New Zealand (also 230V), with an adaptor plug, but you have to be careful that the US appliances you plug into it can run on 230V, or else you need to use a transformer as well.
302062
Mine says the same. I bought it for a trip to the US, but when it first arrived I plugged it in here in Australia and it worked. I didn't have it plugged in for ages, but had no issues and we use 230V.
1008553
I am from Israel and we have 230v. I just bought an udapter and works great.Just that you know, it is quit small so it really deppends on what use you plan with it. Best of luck :)Lior
565117
It is 115v, 60 HZ, 15 amp motor. It should not be used with a 230v source unless you use a transformer.
133696
No this charger is 110V only. Poor support. Better chargers on the market. I do not recommend.
331667
To use an external transformer is a little costly and inconvenience,why does not the manufacturer supply a charger to work with both 120 & 230 volts,it does not cost them any.It will be usable easily in European countries.
1795037
No, I bought a cheap 230V -> 110V converter, which is small enough to fit in the box of this drill.There are two versions of this charger one 110V and one 230V.
1641781
This model is standard US 115V. However there is a UK version that can handle 230 V available at Amazon.co.UK. It takes the British 3-prong plugs though.
1795034
The charger states on it 110v only. I tried a step down transformer from 230 -> 110v and the charger would not work with this. In the end just plugged the charger direct into 230v and it seems to work fine (for around 4 months). I suspect the 110v and the 230v chargers that hitachi offers are exactly the same. Hope this helps.
372376
I know that it works on 220V, the only voltage other than 110-115 I've used. However, most chargers these days are designed to work on all common supply voltages.
1194815
110v only. It will not operate at 230v; it will run for a few minutes and then burn out.
19057
I believe the charger is made to operate on 110-120 V input. If the input voltage is higher the output will be higher and damage the unit.
1073826
I haven't tried using it on 220V but the charger specifications cover 110-220V.
1203567
You will need to purchase a step-down transformer to be able to use this with 230 V. If you only use an adapter without changing the voltage, you will burn out the motor. Seems easier to find a drill that uses 230 V natively.