Makita DC18SD Quick Start Manual page 3

Charging
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. Charging light will flash in green color repeatedly.
2. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger. Terminal cover of charger
can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge.
3. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will
begin. The charging light will keep lighting up lit steadily during charging. One red charging light indicates charged
condition in 0 – 80% and red and green ones indicate 80 – 100%.
4. With finish of charge, the charging lights will change from red and green ones to green one.
5. Charging time varies by temperature (10°C (50°F) – 40°C (104°F)) that battery cartridge is charged at and
conditions of the battery cartridge, such as a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period
of time.
6. After charging, remove the battery cartridge from charger and unplug the charger.
NOTE:
• The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other
manufacturer's batteries.
• When you charge a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a
full charge until after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times. (Ni-MH battery only)
• If charging light may flash in red color, battery condition is as below and charging may not start.
– Battery cartridge from just-operated tool or battery cartridge that has been left in a location exposed to direct sun-
light for a long time.
– Battery cartridge that has been left for a long time in a location exposed to cold air.
Charging will begin after the battery cartridge temperature reaches the degree at which charging is possible.
• If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger
or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
• DC18SD battery charger cannot use with INTERCHANGEABLE ADAPTER (ADP01, 04) and REFRESHING
ADAPTER (ADP02, 03).
Voltage
Number of cells
Ni-MH Battery cartridge
Voltage
Number of cells
Li-ion Battery cartridge
Note:
• It may take longer than the above charging time because of the optimal charging selected according to the
temperature (10°C (50°F) – 40°C (104°F)), conditions of battery cartridge and maintenance charge.
9.6 V 12 V
8 10
BH9020A —
— BH1220C
— —
BH9033A —
— BH1233C
14.4 V 18 V
4 5
BL1415NA BL1815N
— BL1820B
— —
— —
— —
— —
14.4 V
Capacity (Ah)
12
— 2.0
— 2.0
— 2.7
— 3.3
— 3.3
14.4 V 18 V
8 10
— —
— —
BL1430/
BL1830/BL1830B
BL1430B
— BL1840B
— BL1850B
BL1460A BL1860B
Charging time (Minutes)
40
40
55
70
70
Charging time (Minutes)
30
45
60
90
110
130
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