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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 charger with damaged cord or plug—
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have them replaced immediately.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
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blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. Take it to an authorised service centre.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorised
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service centre when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock,
electrocution or fire.
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In case of damaged power supply cord, the supply cord
must be replaced immediately by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similar qualified person to prevent
any hazard.
Disconnect the charger from the outlet before
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attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of
electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce
this risk.
NEVER attempt to connect two chargers together.
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The charger is designed to operate on standard
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230V household electrical power. Do not attempt to
use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the
vehicular charger.
Charging a Battery (Fig. B)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before
inserting battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack
the battery pack is fully seated in the charger. The red
(charging) light will blink repeatedly indicating that the
charging process has started.
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red
light remaining ON continuously. The battery pack is
fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the
charger. To remove the battery pack from the charger,
push the battery release button
nOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of
lithium‑ion battery packs, charge the battery pack fully
before first use.
Charger Operation
Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the
battery pack.
Charge Indicators
F
Charging
G
Fully Charged
H
Hot/Cold Pack Delay*
* The red light will continue to blink, but a yellow indicator
light will be illuminated during this operation. Once the
battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature, the
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into the charger, making sure
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on the battery pack.
yellow light will turn off and the charger will resume the
charging procedure.
The compatible charger(s) will not charge a faulty battery
pack. The charger will indicate faulty battery by refusing
to light.
nOTE: This could also mean a problem with a charger.
If the charger indicates a problem, take the charger and
battery pack to be tested at an authorised service centre.
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 pack has reached an
appropriate temperature. The charger then automatically
switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures
maximum battery pack life.
A cold battery pack will charge at a slower rate than a warm
battery pack. The battery pack will charge at that slower rate
throughout the entire charging cycle and will not return to
maximum charge rate even if the battery pack warms.
The DCB118 charger is equipped with an internal fan
designed to cool the battery pack. The fan will turn on
automatically when the battery pack needs to be cooled.
Never operate the charger if the fan does not operate
properly or if ventilation slots are blocked. Do not permit
foreign objects to enter the interior of the charger.
Electronic Protection system
XR Li‑Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection
System that will protect the battery pack against overloading,
overheating or deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection
System engages. If this occurs, place the lithium‑ion battery
pack on the charger until it is fully charged.
Wall Mounting
These chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit
upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting, locate
the charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and away
from a corner or other obstructions which may impede
air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template for the
location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the
charger securely using drywall screws (purchased separately)
at least 25.4 mm long with a screw head diameter of
7–9 mm, screwed into wood to an optimal depth leaving
approximately 5.5 mm of the screw exposed. Align the slots
on the back of the charger with the exposed screws and fully
engage them in the slots.
Charger Cleaning Instructions
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WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger
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from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease
may be removed from the exterior of the charger using
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a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water
or any cleaning solutions. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
a liquid.