DeWalt DC810 Instruction Manual page 8

• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug.
• 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 reassemb/y
may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution 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 two chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard 120 volt
household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any
other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger.
Chargers
Your tool uses a DEWALT 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 (Fig. 1)
i_DANGER: Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at charging
terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects. Electric shock or
electrocution may result.
1. Plug the charger into an FIG. 1
appropriate outlet before
inserting battery pack. G
2. Insert the battery pack (G)
into the charger, as shown
in Figure 1, making sure
the pack is fully seated
in charger. The charger is
equipped with a three-light
fuel gauge that will blink according to the state of charge of the
battery pack.
3. The completion of charge is indicated by the three red lights
remaining ON continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be
used at this time or left on the charger.
_e ® i-1 0% - 33% 1st light blinks
e_e E] 33% - 66% 1st light on,
2 nd
light blinks
• o-_ 66% - 99%
1 st, 2 nd
lights on,
3 rd
light blinks
® • • _ 100% 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd
lights
on
Charger Diagnostics
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise
with the battery packs or the charger, Problems are indicated by the
three red lights flashing together in different patterns.
PROBLEM POWERLINE
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. The three red lights will flash together
with two fast blinks followed by a pause. This indicates that the
power souce is out of limits.
BAD BA'n'ERY
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The three red
lights will flash together with rapid blinking. The battery will no longer
charge and should be returned to a service center or a collection site
for recycling.
BAD CHARGER
The charger will detect if it is not functioning properly. The three red
lights will flash together with one fast blink followed by a long
blink. The charger will no longer work and should be returned to an
authorized service center or replaced.