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Chargers
Your tool uses a 12.0, 14.4,18.0 Volt D
can be charged in D WALT 1 Hour Chargers, 15 Minute Chargers or
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Vehicular 12 volt charger. Be sure to read all safety instructions before
using your charger. Consult the chart on the back cover of this manu-
al for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
Charging Procedure
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting battery
pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the 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 remain-
ing ON continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be used
at this time or left in the charger.
CAUTION: 120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe
with conductive objects. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.
Indicator Light Operation
Charge Indicators
Some chargers are designed to detect certain problems that can
arise with battery packs. Problems are indicated by the red light flash-
ing at a fast rate. If this occurs, re-insert battery pack into the charg-
er. If the problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if
the charger is OK. If the new pack charges correctly, then the original
pack is defective and should be returned to a service center or other
WALT Charger. Your battery
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collection site for recycling. If the new battery pack elicits the same
trouble indication as the original, have the charger tested at an autho-
rized service center.
HOT/COLD PACK DELAY
Some chargers have a Hot/Cold Pack Delay feature: when the charg-
er detects a battery that is hot, it automatically starts a Hot Pack Delay,
suspending charging until the battery has cooled. After the battery has
cooled, the charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red light flash-
es long, then short while in the Hot Pack Delay mode.
PROBLEM POWER LINE
Some chargers have a Problem Power Line indicator. When the charg-
er is used with some portable power sources such as generators or
sources that convert DC to AC, the charger may temporarily suspend
operation, flashing the red light with two fast blinks followed by a
pause. This indicates the power source is out of limits.
LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red light
glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and
fully charged.
NOTE: A battery pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the
charger. If the battery pack has not been kept on maintenance charge,
it may need to be recharged before use. A battery pack may also slow-
ly lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an appro-
priate AC source.
WEAK BATTERY PACKS: Chargers can also detect a weak battery.
Such batteries are still usable but should not be expected to perform
as much work. In such cases, about 10 seconds after battery inser-
tion, the charger will beep rapidly 8 times to indicate a weak battery
condition. The charger will then go on to charge the battery to the
highest capacity possible.