Fan Cooling
This charger is equipped with an internal fan that provides rapid cool-
ing of D
WALT DW0242 battery packs. The fan operation is automatic
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and will turn on when required during battery charging. The fan will
also cycle periodically when there is no battery in the charger in order
to blow dust from the fan vents.
WARNING: Fan may blow debris from vent area at any time. Keep
face and eyes away from area above vents. To minimize the risk of
eye injury, always use eye protection.
Installing and Removing
the Battery Pack
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully
charged. To install the battery pack into the tool
handle, align the base of the tool with the notch
inside the tool's handle and slide the battery
pack firmly into the handle until you hear the
lock snap into place as shown in FIG. 1.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, slide
the release button (A) away from the battery
pack (B) and the battery may be removed from
the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
Additional Specific Safety Instructions
When Using DW0247 AC Adapter
• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other.) This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way. Double insulation
the need for the three wire grounded power
cord and grounded power supply system.
FIG. 1
A
B
eliminates
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor exten-
sion cord marked "W-A" or "W." These cords are rated for out-
door use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
25 ft.
50 ft.
75 ft.
7.6 m
15.2 m
22.9 m
Wire Size
18 AWG 18 AWG
16 AWG
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plug-
ging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V ..........volts
Hz ........hertz
min ......minutes
......direct current
.......... Class II
..............Construction
........safety alert symbol
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100 ft.
125 ft.
150 ft. 175 ft.
30.5 m
38.1 m
45.7 m 53.3 m
16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
A..............amperes
W ............watts
..........alternating current
n o ............no load speed
.............. earthing terminal
.../min ......revolutions per minute