DeWalt DC305-XE, Instruction Manual

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• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power.
Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
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Introduction
The DC9000-XE charger is designed to charge D
E
WALT battery packs in approximately
1 hour. This charger requires no adjustment and is designed to be as easy as possible
to operate. Simply place your battery pack into the receptacle of a plugged in charger
and it will automatically charge the pack.
Important Safety Instruction for Battery Packs
WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and manuals originally supplied with
tool before using the charger.
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and
voltage. Consult the chart on the last page of this manual for compatibility of chargers
and battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack
and charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures
outlined.
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• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is
completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes
and materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned.
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the
battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area
with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the
open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed,
the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and
lithium salts.
• 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 improp-
er extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• 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. When
using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
For Cable length (m): 7.5 15 25 30 45 60
Use Cable with minimum rating (Amperes)
Tool Amperes
0 - 3.4 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
3.5 - 5.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 10 15
5.1 - 7.0 10 10 10 10 15 15
7.1 - 12.0 15 15 15 15 20 20
12.1 - 20.0 20 20 20 20 25 –
• 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 mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger to any surface. The
charger is intended to use on a flat, stable surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
• 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 authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble 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.