DeWalt DW073, Instructions Manual

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Battery pack (fig. A & B1 - B3)
Charging the battery pack (fig. A)
When charging the battery pack for the first time, or
after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80%
charge. After several charge and discharge cycles,
the battery pack will attain full capacity.
Always check the mains prior to charging the battery
pack. If the mains is functioning but the battery pack
does not charge, take your charger to an authorised
D
E
WALT repair agent. Whilst charging, the charger and
the battery pack may become warm to touch. This is a
normal condition and does not indicate a problem.
Do not charge the battery pack at
ambient temperatures < 4 °C or > 40 °C.
Recommended charging temperature:
approx. 24 °C.
•
To charge the battery pack (15), insert it into the
charger (20) as shown and plug in the charger.
Be sure that the battery pack is fully seated in the
charger. The red charging indicator (21) will blink.
After approx. 1 hour, it will stop blinking and
remain on. The battery pack is now fully charged
and the charger automatically switches to equalise
mode. After approx. 4 hours, it will switch to
maintenance charge mode. The battery pack can
be removed at any time or left in the connected
charger indefinitely.
• The red charging indicator flashes rapidly to
indicate a charging problem. Reinsert the battery
pack or try a new one. If the new pack also
refuses to charge, have your charger tested by
an authorized D
E
WALT repair agent.
• When plugged into power sources such as
generators or sources that convert DC to AC, the
red charging indicator may blink twice, switch off
and repeat. This indicates a temporary problem
of the power source. The charger will
automatically switch back to normal operation.
Inserting and removing the battery pack (fig. B1)
• Insert the battery pack (15) into the rear of the
tool until it clicks in place.
• To remove the battery pack, press the two
release buttons (19) simultaneously and pull the
pack out of the rear of the tool.
Equalization mode
The equalization mode helps to maintain
the optimum capacity of the battery
pack. It is therefore recommended to
use the equalization mode weekly or
every 10 charge/discharge cycles.
• Charge the battery pack as described above.
• When the charging indicator stops blinking, leave
the battery in the charger for approx. 4 hours.
Hot Pack Delay
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
indicator (21) blinks long, then short while in the
Hot Pack Delay mode.
Low battery indicator (fig B1)
The tool has been equipped with a low battery
indicator (22) located on the control panel. The low
battery indicator is lit while the tool is switched on.
It will blink to indicate that the battery pack needs to
be recharged and the tool will automatically shut down.
• Switch off the tool and take out the battery pack
(15) to charge it as soon as the indicator blinks.
The tool remains non-operational as long
as a low battery pack is attached to it.
Battery type (fig. B2 & B3)
The tool is suitable for battery packs with different
voltages.
• To fit battery packs of 18 volt, rotate the adapter
plate (23) into position A.
• To fit battery packs of 9.6, 12 or 14.4 volt, rotate
the adapter plate (23) into position B.
Setting up the tool (fig. C1 - C5)
The tool facilitates various set-ups, making it useful
on several jobs.
Floor set-up (fig. C1)
• Place the tool on a relatively smooth and level
surface.