DeWalt DW079 Instructions Manual page 42

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• 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 230V household electrical power.
Do not attempt to use it on any other
voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular
charger.
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charger
The DE9116 charger accepts D
NiMH battery packs ranging from 9.6 V to 18 V.
charging Procedure
DANGER: Electrocution hazard.
230 volts present at charging terminals.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Danger of electric shock or
electrocution.
1. Plug the charger (x) into an appropriate outlet
before inserting battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (v) 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.
chaRging PRocess
Refer the table below for the state of charge of the
battery pack.
State of charge
charging
fully charged
hot/cold pack delay
replace battery pack
problem
automatic Refresh
The automatic refresh mode will equalise or balance
the individual cells in the battery pack at its peak
capacity. Battery packs should be refreshed weekly
or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same
amount of work.
To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the
charger as usual. Leave the battery pack for at least
8 hours in the charger.
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hot/cold Pack delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot
or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
reached an appropriate temperature. The charger
then automatically switches to the pack charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
deeP dischaRge PRotection
The battery pack is protected against deep
discharging when it is used in the tool.
important safety instructions for
all Battery Packs
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When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure
to include catalog number and voltage.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the
carton. Before using the battery pack and charger,
read the safety instructions below. Then follow
charging procedures outlined.
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
• Charge the battery packs only in D
• Do not store or use the tool and battery
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atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting
or removing the battery from the charger may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Never force battery pack into charger. Do
not modify battery pack in any way to fit into
a non-compatible charger as battery pack
may rupture causing serious personal injury.
chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
liquids.
pack in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 40˚ C (105° F) (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked
or damaged, do not insert into charger.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery
pack. Do not use a battery pack or
charger that has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, run over or damaged in
any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with
a hammer, stepped on). Electric shock
or electrocution may result. Damaged
battery packs should be returned to
service center for recycling.
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