DeWalt DCM561 - Charger Operation and Charging Procedure; Charging Process and Indicators

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 • Donotdisassemblecharger;takeittoan
authorisedservicecentrewhenserviceor
repairisrequired. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or
fire.
 • 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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230Vhouseholdelectricalpower.
Donotattempttouseitonanyother
voltage.This does not apply to the vehicular
charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Chargers
The DCB105 charger accepts 18 V Li-Ion (DCB180,
DCB181, DCB182, DCB183, DCB184 and
DCB185) battery packs.
D
eW
ALT chargers require no adjustment and are
designed to be as easy as possible to operate.
Charging Procedure (fig. 2)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet
before inserting battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (j) into 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
pack is fully charged and may be used at this
time or left in the charger.
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of
Li-Ion batteries, charge the battery pack fully before
first use.
Charging Process
Refer to the table below for the charge status of the
battery pack.
a conductive nature such as, but not
limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil or
any buildup of metallic particles should
be kept away from charger cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there is no battery
pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.
NOTICE: This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
 • 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
DeWALT
rechargeablebatteries. Any other uses
may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
 • Donotexposechargertorainorsnow.
 • Pullbyplugratherthancordwhen
disconnectingcharger.This will reduce risk of
damage to electric plug and cord.
 • Makesurethat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.
 • Donotplaceanyobjectontopof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chargerwithdamagedcord
orplug— have them replaced immediately.
 • Donotoperatechargerifithasreceived
asharpblow,beendropped,orotherwise
damagedinanyway. Take it to an authorised
service centre.