Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers; Charger Operation - DeWalt DCN692 Manual De Instrucciones

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Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
for battery chargers.
• Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger, battery
pack and product using the battery pack.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the charger. Electric shock may
result.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D
packs. Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and property
damage.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the charger can
be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to,
grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept
away from the charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no
battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger before attempting to clean.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in
this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D
batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. This will reduce the
risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use 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.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is,
16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the
total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following
table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
WALT and other battery users, has established the
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Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Ampere Rating 120V 25 (7.6)
240V 50 (15.2)
More
Not More
Than Than
0 6
6 10
10 12
12 16
• 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 120V household electrical power. Do
not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger.
Chargers
Be sure to read all safety instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
Charging a Battery (Fig.2)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting battery
pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (C) into the charger, making sure the battery
pack is fully seated in the charger. 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 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 (M)
on the battery pack.
To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium-ion battery packs, charge the battery pack
NOTE:
fully before first use.

Charger Operation

Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the battery pack.
Charge indicators: DCB101
Charging
Fully Charged
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Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
AWG
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12 Not Recommended
FIG. 2
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