DeWalt DC727 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

Using Automatic
TUEJe_Up
TM
MOde
The Automatic Tune-Up
TM
Mode equalizes or balances the individual
cells in the battery pack allowing it to function at peak capacity. Battery
packs shouid be tuned up weekly or after 10 charge/discharge cycles
or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work. To
use the Automatic Tune-Up
TM,
ptace the battery pack in the charger
and Ieave it for at Ieast 8 hours. The charger w[II cycle through the fol-
lowing modes.
1. The red I[ght will blink continuously indicating that the 1-hour
charge cycle has started.
2. When the 1-hour charge cycle is complete, the light w[lI stay on
continuously and will no longer bI[nk. This indicates that the pack
is fully charged and can be used at this time.
3. Whenever the pack is left in the charger after the initial 1-hour
charge, the charger will begin the Automatic Tune-Up
TM
Mode.
This mode continues up to 8 hours or until the individual cells in
the battery pack are equalized. The battery pack is ready for use
and can be removed at any time during the Tune-Up
TM
Mode.
4. Once the Automatic Tune-Up
TM
Mode is complete the charger w[l!
transition to a maintenance charge; the indicator light shuts off
when the Automatic Tune-Up
TM
Mode is complete.
SAVE THESE IHSTRUCTIOHS
FOR FUTURE USE
Chargers
Your tool uses a 12.0, 14.4, or 18.0 Volt DEWALT Charger. Your battery
can be charged in DEWALT 1 Hour Chargers, 15 Minute Chargers or
Vehicular 12 volt charger. Be sure to read all safety instructions before
using your charger. Consult the chart on the back cover of this manual
for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
Charging Preced_re [Figo t)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting battery
pack.
FIG. 1
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in Figure 1,
making sure the pack is fully seated in charger. The red (charging)
light will bt[nk continuously indicating that the charging process
has started.
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red light remain-
[ng ON continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be used
at this time or left in the charger.
A CAUTION: 120 volts present at chat:ging terminals. Do not probe
wit/7 conductive objects. Danger of etectr/c shock or electrocution.
Indicator Light Operatien
PACK CHARGING ...................
FULLY CHANGED ...................
HOT/COLD PACK DELAY ........ _ [] _ [] _ [] _ [] _ []
nEPLACE PACK ......................
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
PROBLEP,_ POWER LINE ........
@ @ @ @ @ @ [] @ @ [] @ @ @ @
Charge indicators
Some chargers are designed to detect certain problems that can
arise with battery packs. Problems are indicated by the red light flash-
ing at a fast rate. If this occurs, reqnsert battery pack into the charg-
er. If the problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if
the charger is OK. If the new pack charges correctly, then the or[g[na!
pack is defective and should be returned to a service center or other