The Makita DC1804 7.2V - 18V Universal Battery Charger is suitable for nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) as well as nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries. This Makita 7.2V - 18V is ideal for shops that use a variety of cordless tools with different types of batteries. The DC1804 will charge 1.3 - 3.0 Ah Makita nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) as well as nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries.