Important Charging Notes - DeWalt DXH70CFAV Guide D'utilisation

3. 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 charger.
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium-ion battery packs,
charge the battery pack fully before first use.
CHARGE INDICATORS
CHARGING
FULLY CHARGED
HOT/COLD PACK DELAY
Charger Operation
Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the battery pack.
* The red light will continue to blink, but a yellow indicator light will be illumi-
nated during this operation. Once the battery pack has reached an appropri-
ate temperature, the yellow light will turn off and the charger will resume the
charging procedure.
The charger will not charge a faulty battery pack. The charger will indicate faulty
battery pack by refusing to light.
NOTE: This could also mean a problem with a charger.
If the charger indicates a problem, take the charger and battery pack to be
tested at an authorized service center.
HOT/COLD PACK DELAY
When the charger detects a battery pack that is too hot or too cold, it auto-
matically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery
pack has reached an appropriate temperature. The charger then automatically
switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery
pack life.
A cold battery pack will charge at a slower rate than a warm battery pack. The
battery pack will charge at that slower rate throughout the entire charging cycle
and will not return to maximum charge rate even if the battery pack warms.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS ONLY
Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection System that will protect
the battery pack against overloading, overheating or deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection System engages.
If this occurs, place the lithium-ion battery pack on the charger until it is fully
charged.

Important Charging Notes

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is
charged when the air temperature is between 65 °F and 75 °F (18° – 24
°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below +40 °F
(+4.5 °C), or above +104 °F (+40 °C). This is important and will prevent
serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the touch while
charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem.
To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the
charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed
or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
• Check operation of the receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance;
• Check to see if the receptacle is connected to a light switch which
turns the power off when you turn out the lights;
• Move the charger and battery pack to a location where the surround-
ing air temperature is approximately 65 °F – 75 °F (18° – 24 °C);
• If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger
to your local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient
power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE
to use it under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may
also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse
effect on the battery pack.
5. 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 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.
6. Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Don't allow any liquid to get inside the charger.
Electric shock may result.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not submerge the battery pack in any liquid or
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