Dewalt DCB118 - User Manual

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read

the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will

result in

death or serious injury

.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could

result in

death or serious injury

.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may

result in

minor or moderate injury

.

NOTICE:

Indicates a practice

not related to personal injury

which, if not avoided,

may

result in

property damage

.

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US TOLL FREE AT:

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WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or

serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL

BATTERY CHARGERS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions

for battery chargers.
• Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger, battery

pack and product using the battery pack.

WARNING:

Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the charger. Electric shock may

result.

CAUTION:

Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D

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packs. Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and property

damage.

NOTICE:

Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the charger can

be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited

to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be

kept away from the charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there

is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger before attempting to clean it.

WARNING:

•

DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in

this manual.

The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.

•

These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D

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rechargeable batteries.

Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

•

Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

•

Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

This will reduce

the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.

•

Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or

otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

•

Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary.

Use of improper extension

cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

•

When operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the

risk of electric shock.

•

An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for

safety.

The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is,

16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage

resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up

the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The

following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere

rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Ampere Rating

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)

120V

25 (7.6)

50 (15.2)

100 (30.5)

150 (45.7)

240V

50 (15.2)

100 (30.5)

200 (61.0)

300 (91.4)

More

Than

Not More

Than

AWG

0

6

18

16

16

14

6

10

18

16

14

12

10

12

16

16

14

12

12

16

14

12

Not Recommended

•

Do not place any object on top of the

charger or place the charger on a soft surface

that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat.

Place the

charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the

top and the bottom of the housing.

•

Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug.

•

Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise

damaged in any way.

Take it to an authorized service center.

•

Do not disassemble the charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or

repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.

•

Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will

reduce the risk of electric shock.

Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.

•

NEVER

attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

•

The charger is designed to operate on standard 120V household electrical power. Do

not attempt to use it on any other voltage.

This does not apply to the vehicular charger.

• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada License-exempt RSS

standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

• Changes or modifications 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.

Introduction

The DCB118 battery charger (Fig. 1) is designed to charge D

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FLEXVOLT battery packs. This charger requires no adjustment and is designed to be as easy as

possible to operate. Simply place your battery pack into a receptacle of a plugged in charger and

it will automatically charge the pack.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL

BATTERY PACKS

When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.

Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger,

read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures outlined.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

•

Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Inserting or removing the battery pack from

the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.

• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT modify the battery pack in any

way to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious

personal injury.

Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of batteries and

chargers.

• Charge the battery packs only in designated D

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•

DO NOT

splash or immerse in water or other liquids.

• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may

reach or exceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).

For best life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.

NOTE: Do not store the battery pack in a tool with the trigger switch locked on. Never

tape the trigger switch in the ON position.

WARNING:

Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery

pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage

the

battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been

dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped

on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling.

Transportation

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the

battery pack so that metal objects

can contact exposed battery terminals.

For example, do not place the battery pack in

aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.

Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently

come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like.

The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit

transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes in carry-on baggage UNLESS they are properly

protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual battery packs, make sure that the

battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause

a short circuit.

SHIPPING THE D

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FLEXVOLT™ BATTERY

The D

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Use

and

Shipping

.

Use Mode:

When the FLEXVOLT™ battery stands alone or is in a D

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will operate as a 20V Max* battery. When the FLEXVOLT™ battery is in a 60V Max* or a 120V Max*

(two 60V Max* batteries) product, it will operate as a 60V Max* battery.

Shipping Mode:

When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT™ battery,

the battery is in Shipping Mode. Strings of cells are electrically disconnected

within the pack resulting in three batteries with a lower watt hour (Wh)

rating as compared to one battery with a higher Watt hour rating. This

increased quantity of three batteries with the lower watt hour rating can

exempt the pack from certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher Watt hour

batteries.
The battery label indicates two Watt Hour Ratings (see example).

EXAMPLE OF USE AND

SHIPPING LABEL MARKING

USE: 120 Wh Shipping: 3 x 40 Wh

Depending on how the battery is shipped, the appropriate Whr rating

must be used to determine the applicable shipping requirements. If

utilizing the shipping cap, the pack will be considered 3 batteries at the

Whr indicated for “Shipping”. If shipping without the cap or in a tool, the pack will be considered

one battery at the Watt hour rating indicated next to “Use”.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION (LI-ION)

•

Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely

worn out.

The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when

lithium ion battery packs are burned.

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(MAR16) Part No. N463494 DCB118 Copyright © 2016 D

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The following are trademarks for one or more D

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WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D”

shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-

shaped humps on the surface of the tool.

If you have questions or comments, contact us.

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DCB118

20V Max* Lithium-Ion and FLEXVOL

T™ Battery Fast Charger

Chargeur rapide de blocs-piles au lithium-ion, 20 

v max*, et FLEXVOL

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Cargador rápido de baterías de iones de litio de 20V Máx* y FLEXVOL

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