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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 D

E

WALT recharge-

able 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.

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.

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 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.

NEVER

attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power
(120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.

This does not apply to the

vehicular charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE USE

Chargers 

Your tool uses a D

E

WALT charger. Your battery can be charged in D

E

WALT 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 Procedure

DANGER: 

Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not probe

with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result.

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
2. Insert the battery pack 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.

Indicator Light Operation

Charge Indicators 

Some chargers are designed to detect certain problems that can arise with battery packs.
Problems are indicated by the red light flashing at a fast rate. If this occurs, re-insert battery
pack into the charger. If the problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if the
charger is OK. If the new pack charges correctly, then the original pack is defective and
should be returned to a service center or other collection site for recycling. If the new bat-
tery pack elicits the same trouble indication as the original, have the charger tested at an
authorized service center.

HOT/COLD PACK DELAY

Some chargers have a Hot/Cold Pack Delay feature: when the charger detects a battery that
is hot, it automatically starts a Hot Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
cooled. After the battery has cooled, the charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red light flashes long, then short while
in the Hot Pack Delay mode. 

PROBLEM POWER LINE

Some chargers have a Problem Power Line indicator. When the charger is used with some
portable power sources such as generators or sources that convert DC to AC, the charger may
temporarily suspend operation, 

flashing the red light with two fast blinks followed by a

pause

. This indicates the power source is out of limits.

LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER

The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red light glowing indefinitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged. 

NOTE: 

A battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the battery

pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use. A
battery pack may also slowly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an
appropriate AC source.

WEAK BATTERY PACKS:

Chargers can also detect a weak battery. Such batteries are still

usable but should not be expected to perform as much work. In such cases, about 10 seconds
after battery insertion, the charger will beep rapidly 8 times to indicate a weak battery condi-
tion. The charger will then go on to charge the battery to the highest capacity possible.

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 and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack
in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important
and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.

2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a nor-

mal 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 current at 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. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is

approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).

d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local

service center.

4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs

which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions.
Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.

5. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed

charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials
of 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 charg-
er from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.

6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.

WARNING: 

Don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result. 

CAUTION:

Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of

the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.

Components (Fig. 1)

A. Battery pack

E. Base

B. Release buttons

F. Lens

C. Switch

G. Hook

D. Lens cover assembly

OPERATION

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 2)

NOTE: 

Make sure your battery pack is fully charged. 

To insert the battery pack

(A) into your fluorescent area light, slide it into the end of the light

until it snaps into place. 

To remove the battery pack

, depress the release buttons (B) and

withdraw the battery pack.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

FIG. 5

FIG. 4

Switch (Fig. 1)

To turn the light on, slide the switch (C) forward. To turn it off, slide the switch back.

Replacing the Fluorescent Tube (Fig. 3, 4)

CAUTION: Disconnect battery pack from tool before replacing the fluorescent tube.

Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of personal injury.

CAUTION: 

Burn hazard. Lens or fluorescent tube may be hot immediately after use.

CAUTION: 

Vision may be impaired when looking directly into fluorescent light.

CAUTION: 

If replacing a broken tube, protect your hands before attempting to remove the

tube. Do not remove any pieces of broken glass or tube from the socket area with bare hands,
or personal injury may occur.

NOTE: 

Use only D

E

WALT DC5273 13W tube.

1. With one hand on the lens cover assembly (D) and the other hand on the base (E), slowly

rotate the cover counterclockwise from its original position.

2. Carefully lift the lens cover assembly up and over the tube. Set aside.
3. Carefully remove the tube from the socket by gently pulling up from the base. Check

to ensure the socket and the area around the socket is free of dirt, dust and other
contaminants.

NOTE: 

A clear, rubber end cap is mounted inside the top portion of the lens cover

assembly This endcap must align with the top of the fluorescent tube in order for the
lens cover assembly to fit properly onto the handle. The rubber end cap should be in the
correct position when lens cover assembly is removed to allow new tube to fit.

4. Once the new tube is in place, align the slots (H) at the bottom of the lens cover assembly

with the slots (I) at the top of the base.

5. Push the lens cover assembly down then rotate it clockwise to lock into place.

Hook (Fig. 5)

CAUTION:

When hook is in use, do not shake light. Personal injury or property damage may

occur.

CAUTION:

When light is hung by the hook, do not shake the light or object that it is hanging

from. Do not hang the light from any electrical wires or anything that it is not secure. Personal
injury or property damage may occur.

CAUTION:

Only use the hook for hanging the area light. The hook is not intended to 

support additional weight. Do not attach or hang anything additional to the light or risk of 
breakage may occur. 

CAUTION:

Do not reach with the hook or use the hook to support your weight in any

situation.

The built-in hook (G) telescopes out of the lens cover assembly (D). This hook locks into place
in the down position and when fully extended, as shown in Figure 5. The hook rotates 
360 degrees and can be locked at 45-degree positions when fully extended.

MAINTENANCE

• MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fluorescent tube area clean for best and safest

performance.

• Do not attempt to repair the area light. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs,

maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by authorized D

E

WALT service

centers.

Cleaning

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household cleaners contain
chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpentine,
lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar products. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

FIG. 5

E

F

A

B

H

I

B

C

D

G

G

D

E

W

AL

T Batter

y and Char

ger Systems

Battery

Output

Chargers/Charge 

T

ime – Chargeurs/Durée de charge (Minutes) – Cargadores de baterías/T

iempo de carga (Minutos)

120 V

olts

12 V

olts

X  Indicates that the battery pack is not compatible with that specific charger

.

All charge times are approximate. 

Actual charge time may vary

Read the instruction manual for more specific information.

Cat Number

V

oltage

DW9106

DW91

18

DW9107

DW9108

DW91

16

DW9216

DW91

17

DW91

1

DC01

1

DW0249

DW0246

DW9109

DW0242

24

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

60

60

X

DC9096

18

X

X

X

60

60

60

20

60

60

X

X

60

DW9096

18

X

X

X

60

60

60

20

60

60

X

X

60

DW9098

18

X

X

X

30

30

30

12

30

30

X

X

30

DW9099

18

X

X

X

45

45

45

15

45

45

X

X

45

DC9091

14.4

90

1

15

60

60

60

60

20

60

60

X

X

60

DW9091

14.4

45

90

45

45

45

45

15

45

45

X

X

45

DW9094

14.4

60

60

30

30

30

30

12

30

30

X

X

30

DC9071

12

90

1

15

60

60

60

60

20

60

60

X

X

60

DW9071

12

60

90

45

45

45

45

15

45

45

X

X

45

DW9072

12

45

60

30

30

30

30

12

30

30

X

X

30

DW9050

12

40

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

DW9061

9.6

60

90

45

45

45

45

15

45

45

X

X

45

DW9062

9.6

45

60

30

30

30

30

12

30

30

X

X

30

DW9048

9.6

40

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

DW9057

7.2

45

60

30

30

30

30

12

30

30

X

X

30

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