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Charging Procedure (Fig. A, B)
WARNING: Do not use light while it is connected to 
the charging cable. 
1. Pull the USB charging port cover9 away from thelight.
2. Insert the USB charging plug8 into the charging port11.
3. Plug the USB charger plug7 into any USB charging port 
(such as on a computer or wall adapter). 
NOTE: Charging takes 1 to 4 hours depending on power 
supply rating.
4. The color of the charge indicator LED10will be either 
red, yellow or green and remain continuously ON 
whilecharging.
5. Charging is complete when the color of the charge 
indicator LED10is green or turns off.
6. The battery can be left charging or the charging cable 
can bedisconnnected.
Hot/Cold Delay
When the light detects that the battery is too hot or too cold, 
it automatically starts a hot/cold delay, suspending charging 
until the battery has reached an appropriate temperature. 
The light then automatically switches to charging mode. This 
feature ensures maximum batterylife.
1. A cold battery may charge at a slower rate than a 
warmbattery.
2. The hot/cold delay will be indicated by the charge 
indicator LED10will flash red and yellow.
3. Once the battery has reached an appropriate 
temperature, the charge indicator LED10will show the 
color of the current battery capacity, indicating that the 
light has resumed the chargingprocedure.
Important Charging Notes
1. The light may become warm to the touch while charging. 
This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a 
problem. To facilitate the cooling of the light after use, 
avoid placing the light in a warm environment such as in 
a metal shed or an uninsulatedtrailer.
2. If the light does not charge properly, take the light and 
charging cable to your local servicecenter.
3. You may charge a partially used battery whenever you 
desire with no adverse effect on thelight
.
aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles 
should be kept away from the charging plugs and port. 
• Always unplug the charging cable from the power 
supply when there is no tool attached toit.
Important Safety Instructions for All 
Integral Battery Charging
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, 
and cautionary markings for the battery, 
charging cable and product. Failure to follow the 
warnings and instructions may result in electric 
shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.
WARNING: Only charge product using a Listed 
Class 2 USB power adapter that is compliant with 
applicable country regulations and international/
regional safety standards. Using adapters that do 
not meet applicable safety standards could result 
in injury.
WARNING: Observe the safety instructions of the 
charger being used to charge your device.
• Only use the charging cable supplied by the 
manufacturer for charging.
• The provided charging cable is not intended for any 
uses other than charging DeWALT rechargeable tools 
with 
charging 
ports. Charging other types of tools may 
cause their batteries to overheat and burst, resulting in 
personal injury, property damage, fire, electric shock 
orelectrocution.
• DO NOT expose charging cable to water, rain orsnow.
• Pull by the plugs rather than the cord when 
disconnecting the charging cable. This will reduce the 
risk of damage to the plugs andcord.
• Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not 
be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to 
damage orstress.
• DO NOT use a charging cable with a damaged cord 
orplugs. Have them replacedimmediately.
• Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but 
not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, 
BATTERIES
The product is not fully charged out of the carton. Before 
using the product, read the safety instructions below and 
then follow the charging proceduresoutlined.
NOTE: If the product is unused for approximately 90days, 
fully charge the battery to help prolong the life of thebattery.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The 
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:
V.........................volts
Hz .......................hertz
 or DC......direct current
A.........................amperes
Ah.......................amp hours
 or AC........... alternating current
 .....................safety alert symbol
 .....................class III luminaire
 .....................visible radiation 
do not stare into 
the light
 .....................read all
documentation
 .....................
do not expose to rain
Additional Safety Rules for Hand Held Lights
• Do not submerge hand held light in anyliquid.
• Do not wash light or battery with water or allow water to 
get inside light orbattery.
• Do not operate without lens cover assemblyattached.
Over Temperature Protection (Fig. A)
When over temperature protection is activated, the charge 
indicator LED10will flash red and green. The unit cannot be 
used during the over temperature protection cycle.
State of Charge Indicator (Fig. A)
The DCL182 is equipped with a state of charge indicator. The 
charge indicator LED10is used to display the current level 
of charge in the battery during use and during charging. It 
does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation