Operation - DeWalt DC530 Instruction Manual

CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the
exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign mate-
rials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup
of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from
the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting
to clean.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in
this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk of
damage to electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable,
that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension
to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
25 ft. 50 ft. 75 ft.
7.6 m 15.2 m 22.9 m
Wire Size AWG
18 18 16
• Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface that
might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the
charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in
the top and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service
or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electro-
cution or fire.
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will
reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power (120
Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the
vehicular charger.
Using Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode
The Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode equalizes or balances the individual cells in the battery pack
allowing it to function at peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or after 10
charge/discharge cycles or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work.
To use the Automatic Tune-Up™, place the battery pack in the charger and leave it for at least
8 hours. The charger will cycle through the following modes.
1. The red light will blink continuously indicating that the 1-hour charge cycle has started.
2. When the 1-hour charge cycle is complete, the light will stay on continuously and will no
longer blink. This indicates that the pack is fully charged and can be used at this time.
3. If the pack is left in the charger after the initial 1-hour charge, the charger will begin the
Automatic Tune-Up mode. This mode continues up to 8 hours or until the individual cells
in the battery pack are equalized. The battery pack is ready for use and can be removed
at any time during the Tune-Up mode.
4. Once the Automatic Tune Up mode is complete, the charger will begin a maintenance
charge; the red indicator will remain lit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Chargers
Your tool uses a 18.0 Volt D WALT charger. Your battery can be charged in D
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Chargers, 15 Minute Chargers or Vehicular 12 Volt Charger. Be sure to read all safety
instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for
compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
Charging Procedure
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not probe
with conductive objects.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet as shown in Figure 1.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The red (charging) light will blink continuously
indicating that the charging process has started.
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red light remaining ON continuously. The
pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger.
Indicator Light Operation
Charge Indicators
Some chargers are designed to detect certain problems that can arise with battery packs.
Problems are indicated by the red light flashing at a fast rate. If this occurs, re-insert battery
pack into the charger. If the problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if the
charger is OK. If the new pack charges correctly, then the original pack is defective and
should be returned to a service center or other collection site for recycling. If the new bat-
tery pack elicits the same trouble indication as the original, have the charger tested at an
authorized service center.
HOT/COLD PACK DELAY
Some chargers have a Hot/Cold Pack Delay feature: when the charger detects a battery that
is hot, it automatically starts a Hot Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
cooled. After the battery has cooled, the charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red light flashes long, then short while
in the Hot Pack Delay mode.
PROBLEM POWER LINE
Some chargers have a Problem Power Line indicator. When the charger is used with some
portable power sources such as generators or sources that convert DC to AC, the charger may
temporarily suspend operation, flashing the red light with two fast blinks followed by a
pause. This indicates the power source is out of limits.
LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red light glowing indefinitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
NOTE: A battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the battery
pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use. A
battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an
appropriate AC source.
WEAK BATTERY PACKS: Chargers can also detect a weak battery. Such batteries are still
usable but should not be expected to perform as much work. In such cases, about 10 seconds
after battery insertion, the charger will beep rapidly 8 times to indicate a weak battery condi-
tion. The charger will then go on to charge the battery to the highest capacity possible.
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the
air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack
in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important
and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a
normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery
pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as
in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you
turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local
service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions.
Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed
charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or
any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug
the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
100 ft. 125 ft. 150 ft. 175 ft.
30.5 m 38.1 m 45.7 m 53.3 m
16 14 14
WALT
E
FIG. 2
E
12
FIG. 3
F
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
WALT 1 Hour
E
FIG. 8
CORRECT HAND POSITION
POSITION CORRECTE
POSICIÓN CORRECTA
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
CAUTION: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of
the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
Ensure battery pack is always kept fully charged. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will
cause loss of power and overheating. All D
not operate, check your battery pack.
COMPONENTS (Fig. 2)
A. Trigger switch
B. Lock-off control button
C. Battery pack
D. Housing (power unit)
ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3–5)
1. Ensure that the plastic collar (G) is inserted over the flex shaft casing (F) as shown in
Figure 3.
2. Insert the spindle (I) into the flex shaft opening.
3. Manuevre the flex shaft back and forth until the parts slide together (Fig. 4).
4. Ensure that the flex shaft flange (J) is snug against housing (D).
5. Firmly tighten the collar by hand (Fig. 5). Do not use a wrench to tighten.

OPERATION

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (C) is fully charged.
CAUTION: Lock trigger switch (A) before removing or installing battery pack.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the base of the tool with the notch
inside the tool's handle and slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until you hear the lock
snap into place as shown in Figure 6.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release buttons and firmly pull the
battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as shown in Figure 1.
Trigger Switch (Fig. 2)
To turn the tool "ON", squeeze the trigger switch (A). To turn the tool "OFF" release the trigger
switch.
Lock-Off Control Button (Fig. 7)
To select Locked/Off, depress the lock-off control button (B) on the left side of the tool. When
changing the position of the control button, be sure the trigger is released.
To operate the tool, select the ON position by releasing the trigger switch (A) and depress the
control button (B) on the right side of the tool, as shown in Figure 7.
To Operate
Using both hands, as shown in Figure 8, firmly hold the housing (D) of the concrete vibrator
while inserting the vibrating head (E) into the poured concrete. Turn the lock-off control button
to the ON position and depress trigger switch.
For best results, it is usually best keep the vibrator head vertical at all times and to avoid side-
to-side movement. It is generally best to insert the vibrator head into the concrete, turn the
vibrator on, then turn it off before pulling the vibrator head straight out. Move the vibrator head
to the next location and repeat.
FIG. 1
G
F
(inside F)
(à l'intérieur de F)
(dentro de F)
G
J
I
FIG. 7
VERROUILLÉ
BLOQUEADO
DES MAINS
DE LA MANO
WALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does
E
E. Vibrator head
F. Flex shaft casing
G. Collar
H. Flex shaft core (not shown; inside casing)
D
B
A
H
C
UNLOCKED
DÉVERROUILLÉ
DESBLOQUEADO
B
LOCKED
A