Dewalt DCB1800B Instruction Manual - Page 10

English Starting the Portable Power Station/ Charger (Fig. A) WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this instruction manual. If necessary, unplug the portable power station/charger extension cord from the wall outlet. The portable power station/charger will not turn on if an extension cord is plugged into the Charger-in plug and a wall outlet or generator. Momentarily pressing the ON/OFF button 4 will illuminate the side panel LED indicator light 5 next to the button and start the portable power station/charger. NOTE: The cooling fan may cycle during use. If the side panel LED indicator light 5 begins to blink, this indicates a type of fault, including an overload, overheating, short circuit, or low voltage from battery discharge. Refer to the Power-Out Mode section for more information. Status Indicators (Fig. A) The portable power station/charger has several indicator lights to advise the user of certain situations. • The side panel LED indicator 5 will light and remain on when the ON/OFF button has been pressed to turn the unit on. • The left-hand light on the front panel LED indicators 7 denotes charger operation. See Light Indicators for more information. Operating Heavy Loads The maximum output is 3600 watts peak for starting heavy loads. For continuous operation, do not exceed the continuous rated output of 1800 Watts. Do not exceed 15 amps for the Power-out receptacle 6 . Matching premium (3.0Ah or greater) batteries are recommended for best, high performance use. Charger-In Mode The portable power station/charger allows the user to charge up to four batteries simultaneously using the Charger-In Mode feature. For more information, refer to the Light Indicators section. Charging Batteries with the Portable Power Station/Charger (Fig. A) 1. Connect the receptacle end of an extension cord into the portable power station/charger's Charger-in plug 3 , then connect the 3-prongs of the extension cord into an appropriate wall outlet or generator before inserting battery packs. 2. To install the battery packs 9 into the portable power station/charger, slide each pack into a port until the battery pack is firmly seated. Ensure that it does not disengage. 3. The red (charging) light will blink continuously indicating that the charging process has started. 4. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red light remaining ON continuously. The battery pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the 8 portable power station/charger. To remove the battery pack from the portable power station, push the battery release button 8 on the battery pack and firmly pull the battery pack out of the battery terminal. NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of lithiumion battery packs, charge the battery pack fully before first use. Portable Power Station Charging Times DCB1800 Mains voltage VAC 120 Battery type 20V Max* Li-Ion Approx. charging time min 40 (1.3 Ah) 45 (1.5 Ah) 60 (2.0 Ah) of battery packs 90 (3.0 Ah) 120 (4.0 Ah) 150 (5.0 Ah) 180 (6.0 Ah) NOTE: Power-out will NOT be active while in Charger-in mode. Transporting WARNING: Observe safe lifting procedures when transporting. Before transporting the portable power station, make sure to: 1. Disconnect all loads. 2. Turn the portable power station/charger OFF. 3. Disconnect from generator or wall outlet. 4. Read the Proper Hand Position for Carrying Portable Power Station/Charger section of the manual. Proper Hand Position for Carrying Portable Power Station/Charger (Fig. A) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position. The preferred method of lifting and carrying the portable power station/charger is to use the front handle 2 . If using the side handles 1 , use both hands-one on each handle. MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off, disconnect from power source and remove the battery packs before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. WARNING: Improper maintenance or failure to correct a problem before operation can cause malfunction, serious injury or death. Cleaning WARNING: Blow dirt and dust off of the fan and out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this.