Charging Process; Hot/Cold Pack Delay; Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - DeWalt DCF680 Manual

• The charger is designed to operate on
standard 230 V 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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Chargers
The DCB095 chargers accept 7.2 V Li-Ion batteries.
These chargers require no adjustment and are
designed to be as easy as possible to operate.
Charging Procedure (fi g. 2)
1. Plug the charger (k) into an appropriate outlet
before inserting battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (g) into the charger.
Ensure that the battery is positioned so the
latch (f) is on the same side as charging light (j).
The red (charging) light (j) 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.
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of
Li-Ion batteries, charge the battery pack fully before
first use.
NOTE: During the presence of an electrostatic
discharge (ESD) pulse, the charger function
is interrupted, but resumes without operator
intervention when the ESD pulse is removed.

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
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.
LI-ION BATTERY PACKS ONLY
Li-Ion batteries are designed with an Electronic
Protection System that will protect the battery
against overloading, overheating or deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic
Protection System engages. If this occurs, place the
Li-Ion battery on the charger until it is fully charged.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
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 the
charging procedures outlined.
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
• Never force battery pack into charger. Do
• Charge the battery packs only in D
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
• 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.
not modify battery pack in any way to fit into
a non-compatible charger as battery pack
may rupture causing serious personal injury.
chargers.
liquids.
pack in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 40 °C (105 °F) (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
WARNING: 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 a
service centre for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place
tool on its side on a stable surface
where it will not cause a tripping or
falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the
battery pack but may be easily knocked
over.
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