Charging Process; Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - DeWalt DC228 Original Instructions Manual

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Charging Procedure (fi g. A, B)
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 (13) into an appropriate outlet
before inserting battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack 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.
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of
Li-Ion batteries, charge the battery for a minimum of
10 hours before first use.

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
10 hours in the charger.
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.
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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
charging procedures outlined.
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
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.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
liquids.
– – – – – – • Do not store or use the tool and battery pack
in locations where the temperature may reach
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or exceed 40˚ C (such as outside sheds or
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metal buildings in summer).
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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION
(Li Ion)
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it
is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic
fumes and materials are created when lithium ion
battery packs are burned.
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DANGER: 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.
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.