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Battery pack (fig. A & B1 - B4)
Charging the battery pack (fig. A)
When charging the battery pack for the first time, or
after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80%
charge. After several charge and discharge cycles, the
battery pack will attain full capacity.
Always check the mains prior to charging the battery
pack. If the mains is functioning but the battery pack
does not charge, take your charger to an authorised
DEWALT repair agent. Whilst charging, the charger and
the battery pack may become warm to touch.
This is a normal condition and does not indicate a
problem.
Do not charge the battery pack at ambient
temperatures < 4 °C or > 40 °C. Recommended
charging temperature: approx. 24 °C.
• To charge the battery pack (11), insert it into the charger
(13) as shown and plug in the charger. Be sure that the
battery pack is fully seated in the charger. The red charg-
ing indicator (14) will blink. After approx. 1 hour, it will
stop blinking and remain on. The battery pack is now fully
charged and the charger automatically switches to equal-
ise mode. After approx. 4 hours, it will switch to mainte-
nance charge mode. The battery pack can be removed at
any time or left in the connected charger indefinitely.
• The red charging indicator flashes rapidly to indicate a
charging problem.
Reinsert the battery pack or try a new one. If the new
pack also refuses to charge, have your charger tested by
an authorized DEWALT repair agent.
• When plugged into power sources such as genera-
tors or sources that convert DC to AC, the red charging
indicator may blink twice, switch off and repeat. This
indicates a temporary problem of the power source. The
charger will automatically switch back to normal opera-
tion. Inserting and removing the battery pack (fig. B1)
• Insert the battery pack (11) into the tool until it
clicks in place.
• To remove the battery pack, press the two release but-
tons (12) simultaneously and pull the pack out of the tool.
Battery cap (fig. B2)
A protective cap is supplied to cover the contacts of a de-
tached battery pack. Without the protective cap in place,
loose metal objects could short circuit the contacts, caus-
ing a fire hazard and damaging the battery pack.
• Take off the protective cap (12) before placing the bat-
tery pack (24) in the charger or tool.
• Place the protective cap over the contacts immediately
after removing the battery pack from the charger or tool.
Make sure the protective cap is in place before
storing or carrying a detached battery pack.
Equalization mode
The equalization mode helps to maintain the
optimum capacity of the battery pack. It is
therefore recommended to use the equalization
mode weekly or every 10 charge/discharge cycles.
• Charge the battery pack as described above.
• When the charging indicator stops blinking, leave the
battery in the charger for approx. 4 hours.
Hot Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is hot, it automat-
ically 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
indicator (14) blinks long, then short while in the Hot
Pack Delay mode.
Battery type (fig. B3 & B4)
The tool is suitable for battery packs with different
voltages.
• To fit battery packs of 18 volt, rotate the adapter plate
(25) into position A.
• To fit battery packs of 9.6, 12 or 14.4 volt, rotate the
adapter plate (25) into position B.
Refer to the table in the back for a selection of applicable
battery packs.
Setting up the tool (fig. C1 - C5)
The tool facilitates various set-ups, making it useful
for several applications.
Floor set-up (fig. C1)
• Place the tool on a relatively smooth and level surface.
• Adjust the tool for a level or plumb application.
Wall set-up (fig. C2 - C4)
The tool has been equipped with a wall mount (4) for
mounting to a wall track to aid in drop ceiling installation
and other specialty leveling projects (fig. C2).
• Fit the tool to the wall mount by inserting the threaded
pin (23) into one of the receptacles in the tool and tighten-
ing the knob (8).
• Turn the tool on its side with the wall mount clamp (6) in
position for attachment to the wall track (fig. C3).
• With the wall mount (4) facing the wall, turn the wall
mount clamping lock (7) in the clockwise direction to open
the clamp jaws.
• Place the clamp jaws around the wall track and turn the
wall mount clamping lock (7) in the anticlockwise direction
to close the clamp jaws shut on the track.
• Ensure that the wall mount clamping lock (7) is securely
locked.
Before attaching the tool to a wall track ensure
that the track is properly secured to the wall.
• Alternatively, the tool can be hung on the wall using the
mounting holes (27) in the wall mount (fig. C2).
- Hold the tool at the desired position against the
wall and mark the location of the two mounting
holes on the wall (fig. C4).
- Drill a hole at each of the marked locations (required: ø
6 mm, approx. 35 mm deep).
- Insert a corresponding plug into each of the holes.
- Turn a screw into each of the plugs (required: 6 x 50 mm).
- Hang the tool on the screws.
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