EN GLI SH
Fitting a mains plug to 115 V units
(U.K. and Ireland only)
• The plug should be fitted by a competent
person. If you are in doubt, contact an
authorized D
WALT repair agent or a qualified
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electrician.
• The wires are coloured according to the
following code:
live = brown
neutral = blue
• Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the
earth terminal in the plug. Connect as follows:
brown to terminal marked 'L'
blue to terminal marked 'N'
• The plug fitted should be comply with BS EN
60309 (BS4343), 32 Amps, earthing contact
position 4h.
WARNING: Always ensure that the
cable clamp is correctly and securely
fitted to the sheath of the cable.
Using an extension cable
WARNING: Keep electrical cords in
good condition. Do not use worn, bare,
or frayed cords because they can cause
electrical shock.
WARNING: Operating equipment at low
voltage can cause it to overheat. Using
an excessively long extension cord can
cause the cord to overheat.
Only use grounded extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use and equipment with a third-wire
ground.
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
three-wire extension cable suitable for the power
input of this tool (see technical data).
The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely. Also refer to the table below.
Conductor size (mm
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Cable rating (Amperes)
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.50
4.00
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Cable length (m)
Voltage Amperes
115
0 – 2.0
2.1 – 3.4
3.5 – 5.0
5.1 – 7.0
7.1 – 12.0
12.1 – 20.0
230
0 – 2.0
2.1 – 3.4
3.5 – 5.0
5.1 – 7.0
7.1 – 12.0
12.1 – 20.0
Battery Pack
DC021 AND DC022 BATTERY TYPE
The DC021 and the DC022 will charge 7.2–18 Volt
D
WALT battery packs and will provide light using
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12–18 Volt D
one 18 V battery is one hour or greater.
Your battery may also be charged in D
1 hour chargers, 15 minute chargers or vehicular
12 volt chargers. Be sure to read all safety
instructions before using your charger.
The 38W fluorescent worklight will run on 12–18V
D
WALT batteries or 230 V and 115 V AC Power.
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The 1-hour charger and the two power outlets
will ONLY function when the worklight/charger is
plugged into AC power and CANNOT be powered
by D
WALT batteries.
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Charging the Battery Pack
When charging the battery pack for the first time, or
after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80%
2
. When
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
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D
WALT repair agent. Whilst charging, the charger
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10
and the battery pack may become warm to touch.
15
This is a normal condition and does not indicate a
problem.
20
25
7.5
15
25
30
Cable rating (Amperes)
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
10
15
10
10
15
20
15
15
20
25
20
20
25
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6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
10
10
10
10
15
15
15
15
20
20
20
20
WALT battery packs. Run-time per
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WALT
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CAUTION: Do not charge the battery
pack at ambient temperatures < 4 °C
or > 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
45
60
6
10
6
15
20
20
20
25
25
–
–
–
6
6
6
6
10
15
15
15
20
20
25
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