Assembly And Adjustment - DeWalt DC380 User Manual

Assembly and Adjustment

WARNING: Prior to assembly and
adjustment, always remove the battery
pack. Always switch off the tool before
inserting or removing the battery pack.
WARNING: Use only D
packs and chargers.
Battery Pack (fi g.1)
DC380, DC385 BATTERY TYPE
The DC380 and DC385 operate on 18 volt battery
packs.
Charging the Battery Pack (fi g. 2)
When charging the battery pack (d) 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
D WALT repair agent. Whilst charging, the charger
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and the battery pack may become warm to touch.
This is a normal condition and does not indicate a
problem.
WARNING: 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 (e), insert it into the
charger (o) as shown and plug in the charger. Be
sure that the battery pack is fully seated in the
charger. The red charging indicator (h) will blink.
After approx. 1 hour/30 minutes (depending on
charger), it will stop blinking and remain on. The
battery pack is now fully charged. The battery pack
can be removed at any time or left in the connected
charger for a longer period of time (with a maximum
of 14 days).
Inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Insert the battery pack (e) into the grip until it
clicks in place.
2. To remove the battery pack, press the two
battery release buttons (f simultaneously and
pull the pack out of the grip.
Battery Cap (fi g. 2)
A protective battery cap (i) is supplied to cover the
contacts of a detached battery pack. Without the
protective cap in place, loose metal objects could
short circuit the contacts, causing a fire hazard and
damaging the battery pack.
1. Take off the protective battery cap (i) before
placing the battery pack (e) in the charger
or tool.
WALT battery
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2. Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack
from the charger or tool.
Automatic Refresh
The automatic refresh mode will equalize or balance
the individual cells in the battery pack at its peak
capacity. Battery packs should be refreshed
overnight after every 10th charge/discharge cycle
or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same
amount of work.
To refresh your battery pack, place it in the charger
as usual. The red light will blink continuously
indicating that the charge cycle has started.
When the 1-hour/30-minute charge cycle (depending
on charger) has completed, the light will stay on
continuously and will no longer blink. The battery
pack is fully charged and can be used at this time.
If the battery pack is left in the charger after the initial
1-hour/30-minute charge (depending on charger),
the charger will automatically initiate the refresh
mode. This mode will continue up to
8 hours, but the battery pack can be removed at
any time during the refresh mode.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery pack 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. The red indicator blinks long, then short
while in the Hot/Cold Pack Delay mode.
ASSEMBLY
Replacing the Saw Blade (fi g. 3, 4)
1. Move the blade clamp lever (c) up to release the
blade clamping mechanism.
2. Insert the saw blade into the holder (j) until it
engages. The blade can be installed with the
WARNING: Make sure the protective
battery cap is in place before storing or
carrying a detached battery pack.
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