Makita DC18SD LXT Battery Charger User Manual
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION:
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger.
- Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
- CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only Makita type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
- Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with this battery charger.
- Use a power source with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the charger.
- Do not charge the battery cartridge in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
- Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
- Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
- After charging or before attempting any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the charger from the power source. Pull by plug rather than cord whenever disconnecting charger.
- Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
- Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, ask Makita authorized service center to replace it in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
- Do not charge battery cartridge when room temperature is BELOW 10°C (50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). When the battery temperature is under 0°C (32°F), charging may not start.
- Do not attempt to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
- Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
Charging
- Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. Charging light will flash in green color repeatedly.
- Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger. Terminal cover of charger can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge.
- When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin. The charging light will keep lighting up lit steadily during charging. One red charging light indicates charged condition in 0 – 80% and red and green ones indicate 80 – 100%.
- With finish of charge, the charging lights will change from red and green ones to green one.
- Charging time varies by temperature (10°C (50°F) – 40°C (104°F)) that battery cartridge is charged at and conditions of the battery cartridge, such as a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period of time.
- After charging, remove the battery cartridge from charger and unplug the charger.
NOTE:
- The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries.
- When you charge a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge until after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times. (Ni-MH battery only)
- If charging light may flash in red color, battery condition is as below and charging may not start.
- Battery cartridge from just-operated tool or battery cartridge that has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
- Battery cartridge that has been left for a long time in a location exposed to cold air. Charging will begin after the battery cartridge temperature reaches the degree at which charging is possible.
- If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged.
- DC18SD battery charger cannot use with INTERCHANGEABLE ADAPTER (ADP01, 04) and REFRESHING ADAPTER (ADP02, 03).
Voltage 9.6 V 12 V 14.4 V Capacity (Ah) according to IEC61951-2
Charging time (Minutes) Number of cells 8 10 12
Ni-MH Battery cartridge
B9017A — — 1.7 40
BH9020/A — — 1.8 40 — BH1220/C BH1420 1.8 40 — — BH1427 2.5 55
BH9033/A — — 3.1 70 — BH1233/C BH1433 3.1 70
Voltage 14.4 V 18 V 14.4 V 18 V Capacity (Ah) according to IEC61960
Charging time
(Minutes) Number of cells 4 5 8 10
Li-ion Battery cartridge
BL1415 BL1815 — — 1.3 30
BL1415N/
BL1415NA BL1815N — — 1.5 30 — BL1820/
BL1820B — — 2.0 45 — —
BL1430/
BL1430A/
BL1430B
BL1830/
BL1830B 3.0 60 — — BL1440 BL1840/
BL1840B 4.0 90 — — BL1450 BL1850/
BL1850B 5.0 110 — — BL1460A/
BL1460B BL1860B 6.0 130
Note:
- It may take longer than the above charging time because of the optimal charging selected according to the temperature (10°C (50°F) 40°C (104°F)), conditions of battery cartridge and maintenance charge.
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