Makita DC18RE User manual

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DC18RE
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT : Lire ce qui suit avant d’utiliser cet outil.
IMPORTANTE: Leer antes de usar.

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ENGLISH
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
• Charging. • Ready to charge.
• Delay charge (Battery cooling,
too cold battery, or waiting for
charging).
• Charging complete.
• Conditioning • Defective battery.
• Do not short battery. • Cooling abnormality.
• Do not expose battery to water or
rain. • Do not destroy battery by re.
• Read instruction manual. • Always recycle battery.
Specication:
Model DC18RE
Input A.C. 120 V 50–60 Hz
Output For LXT battery D.C. 14.4 V–18 V
For CXT battery D.C. 10.8 V–D.C. 12 V (max.)
Weight 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs)
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change without
notice.
• Specications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
1.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
– This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions
for battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and
(3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury,
charge only Makita type rechargeable
batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and
damage.
4. Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be
charged with this battery charger.
5. Use a power source with the voltage
specied on the nameplate of the
charger.
6. Do not charge the battery cartridge
in presence of ammable liquids or
gases.
7. Do not expose charger to rain, snow,
or wet condition.
8. Never carry charger by cord or yank it
to disconnect from receptacle.
9. 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.
10. Make sure cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
11. 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.

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FCC CAUTION:
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help
Charging
This charger can charge LXT and CXT battery
alternatively.
1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage
source. Charging lights will ash in green color
repeatedly.
2. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops
adjusting to the guide of charger. (Fig.1)
For LXT battery, the terminal cover of the charger
can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling
out the battery cartridge.
3. 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 steadily during charging. One
red charging light indicates charged condition in
0–80% and red and green ones indicate 80–100%.
The 80% indication mentioned above is approximate
value. The indication may differ according to battery
temperature or battery condition.
12. 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 qualied serviceman.
Incorrect use or reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or re.
13. The battery charger is not intended
for use by young children or inrm
persons without supervision.
14. Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the battery charger.
15. Do not charge battery cartridge when
room temperature is BELOW 10°C
(50°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). At the
cold temperature, charging may not
start.
16. Do not attempt to use a step-up
transformer, an engine generator or
DC power receptacle.
17. Do not allow anything to cover or clog
the charger vents.
18. Do not plug or unplug the cord and
insert or remove the battery with wet
hands.
19. Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like to clean the charger.
Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
(See the last part of this instruction
manual for all the illustrations.)
4. With nish of charge, the charging lights will change
from red and green ones to green one.
5. 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.
6. After charging, remove the battery cartridge from
charger and unplug the charger.
NOTE:
• The charger does not charge two batteries at the same
time but charges one by one.

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Series Voltage Number of cells Li-ion battery cartridge Charging time
(Minutes)
CXT 10.8 V–12 V (max.) 3BL1016 22 BL1021B 30
6 BL1041B 60
LXT
14.4 V
4 BL1415NA 15
8BL1430, BL1430B 22
BL1460A 55
18 V
5BL1815N 15
BL1820B 24
10
BL1830, BL1830B 22
BL1840B 36
BL1850B 45
BL1860B 55
NOTE:
• The battery charger is for charging Makita-battery
cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other
manufacturer’s batteries.
• If charging light may ash 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.
• When the battery cartridge is too hot, charging does not
begin until the battery cartridge temperature reaches
the degree at which charging is possible.
• If the charging light ashes 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.
Cooling system
• This charger is equipped with cooling fan for heated
battery in order to enable the battery to prove its own
performance. Sound of cooling air comes out during
cooling, which means no trouble on the charger.
• Yellow light will ash for warning in the following cases.
– Trouble on cooling fan
– Incomplete cool down of battery, such as, being
clogged with dust
The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow
warning light. But the charging time will be longer than
usual in this case. Check the sound of cooling fan, vent
on the charger and battery, which can be sometime
clogged with dust.
• The cooling system is in order although no sound of
cooling fan comes out, if the yellow warning light will
not ash.
• Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for
cooling.
• The products should be sent to repair or maintenance, if
the yellow warning light will frequently ash.
Conditioning charge (for LXT battery only)
Conditioning charge can extend the life of battery by
automatically searching the optimum charging condition
for the batteries in every situation.
The battery employed in the following conditions
repeatedly requires “conditioning charge” to prevent fast
wear out. In that case, yellow light lights up.
1. Recharge of battery with its high temperature
2. Recharge of battery with its low temperature
3. Recharge of full charged battery
4. Over-discharge of battery (continue to discharge
battery in spite of down of power.)
The charging time of such battery is longer than usual.

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Wall mounting
Warning:
• Make sure to use two screws for hanging the
charger on the wall, and anchor the charger on the
wall with another screw.
Otherwise the charger may fall and cause serious
injury.
• Always be sure that the charger is unplugged and
all the batteries are removed from the charger
before performing wall mounting work.
• Follow the steps instructed in this manual, and
complete the whole procedures at once. The
charger may fall and cause injury or damage if you
stop the work in the half way.
• Check tightness of the screws on regular basis.
Otherwise the charger may fall because of loosen
screw.
• Clean the terminal parts of the charger on regular
basis with an air duster etc.
Caution:
• Carefully choose a stable wall for mounting the
charger.
Make sure there is no hindrance to mounting
work or charging operation. The gross weight
of the charger and battery reach approximately
2.3 kg (5.0 lbs). Provide sufcient reinforcement for
the wall if necessary.
Things you need to prepare:
– Two screws - for hanging the charger. (Fig.3)
Screw size : 4mm x more than 20mm
(5/32" x more than 13/16").
Screw head size : Less than ø9.0mm and less than
3.5mm thickness.
(ø11/32" x 1/8").
– One screw (4mm (5/32") x more than 25mm (1")) - for
anchoring the charger. (Fig.4)
– Tools - for tightening screws.
You can mount the charger on the wall. Make a clearance
around the charger as shown in the gure. (Fig.2)
1. Fix two screws for hanging on the wall. (Fig.3)
2. Hang the charger on the wall using the hook on the
back.
3. Fix the charger by tightening an anchor screw at the
top of the charger. (Fig.4)