Dewalt DC390K Instruction Manual - Page 11
Charging Procedure Fig. 1, Indicator Light Operation, Using Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode, Chargers
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English • NEVER attempt to connect two chargers together. • The charger is designed to operate on standard 120 volt household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger. Using Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode The automatic Tune-Up™ Mode equalizes or balances the individual cells in the battery pack allowing it to function at peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or after 10 charge/discharge cycles or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work. To use the automatic Tune-Up™, place the battery pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours. The charger will cycle through the following modes. 1. The red light will blink continuously indicating that the 1-hour charge cycle has started. 2. When the 1-hour charge cycle is complete, the light will stay on continuously and will no longer blink. This indicates that the pack is fully charged and can be used at this time. 3. If the pack is left in the charger after the initial 1-hour charge, the charger will begin the Automatic Tune-Up™ mode. This mode continues up to 8 hours or until the individual cells in the battery pack are equalized. The battery pack is ready for use and can be removed at any time during the Automatic Tune-Up™ mode. 4. Once the Automatic Tune-Up™ mode is complete, the charger will begin a maintenance charge; the red indicator will remain lit. Chargers Your tool uses a DEWALT charger. Be sure to read all safety instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs. FIG. 1 15 MINUTE CHARGER 1 HOUR CHARGER Charging Procedure (Fig. 1) 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 before inserting battery pack. 2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in Figure 1, making sure the pack is fully seated in 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 9