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Minimum gauge for Cord sets
Total length of Cord in Feet
Volts
120V
25 (7.6)
Ampere Rating
More Than Not More
Than
0
6
18
6
10
18
10
12
16
12
16
14
Do not place any object on top of the charger or
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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.
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Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord
or plug. Have them replaced immediately.
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp
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blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any
way. Take it to an authorized service center.
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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.
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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.
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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 and ventilation slots.
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Always unplug the charger from the power supply
when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
Charging a Battery (Fig. G)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
2. Insert and fully seat battery pack
light(s) will continuously blink while charging.
3. Charging is complete when the red charging light(s)
remain(s) continuously ON. Battery pack can be left in
charger or removed.
WARNING: Only charge batteries in air temperature over
40° F (4.5° C) and below 104° F (40° C).
4. Charger will not charge a faulty battery pack, which may
be indicated by the charging light(s) staying OFF. Take
charger and battery pack to an authorized service center
if light(s) stay(s) OFF.
nOTE: Refer to label near charging light(s) on
charger for blink patterns. Older chargers may have
additional information and/or may not have a yellow
indicator light.
nOTE: To remove the battery pack, some chargers
require the battery pack release button
6
(meters)
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
American Wire gauge
16
16
16
14
16
14
12
Not Recommended
. The red charging
1
to be pressed.
2
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.
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A cold battery pack may charge at a slower rate than a
12
warm battery pack.
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The hot/cold pack delay will be indicated by the red light(s)
continuing to blink but with the yellow light continuously
ON. Once the battery pack has reached an appropriate
temperature, the yellow light will turn OFF and the charger
will resume the charging procedure.
DCB118 and DCB1112 Chargers
The DCB118 and DCB1112 chargers are 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
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 and the battery pack will need to
be recharged.
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature
is between 65° F – 75° F (18° C– 24° C). DO NOT charge
when the battery pack is below 40° F (4.5° C), or above
104° F (40° C). This is important and will prevent serious
damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp
or other appliance;
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light
switch which turns power off when you turn out
the lights;
c. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery
pack and charger to your local service center.
4. You may charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse effect on the battery pack.
Charger Cleaning Instructions
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger
from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease
may be removed from the exterior of the charger using
a cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions.