Charge Indicators - DeWalt XR LI-ION DCL023-XE Instruction Manual

of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
• When operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft
surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal
heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is
ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to an authorized service center when
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock, electrocution or fire.
• 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 230 V household electrical
power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the
vehicular charger.
Chargers
Your tool uses a D WALT charger. Be sure to read all
E
safety instructions before using your charger. Consult
the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility
of chargers and battery packs.
Charging Procedure (Fig. 1)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet
before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (B) into the charger, as
shown in Figure 1, making sure the pack is
fully seated in charger. Ensure that the battery
is positioned so the battery release button (C)
is on the same side as the charging light (E). 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: 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.
Indicator Light Operation
PACK CHARGING
PACK CHARGED
HOT/COLD DELAY
x
PROBLEM PACK OR CHARGER

Charge Indicators

This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise. Problems are indicated
by the red light flashing at a fast rate. If this occurs, re-insert the battery pack into the
charger. If the problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if the charger
FIG. 1
is working properly. If the new pack charges correctly, then the original pack is defective
B
C
and should be returned to a service center or other collection site for recycling. If the new
battery pack elicits the same trouble indication as the original, have the charger and the
battery pack tested at an authorized service center.
HOT/COLD DELAY
This charger has a hot/cold delay feature: when the charger detects a battery that is
hot, it automatically starts a 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 light flashes long, then
short while in the hot/cold delay mode.
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