Storage Recommendations; Charging Procedure - DeWalt DC300 Guide D'utilisation

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that
metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For
example, do not place battery 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 mate-
rials 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 (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage)
UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when
transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery
terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the lithium ion battery (or battery
pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or
battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already
been paid by D WALT.
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RBRC™ in cooperation with D WALT and other battery users, has
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established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection
of spent lithium ion batteries. Help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning the spent lithium ion
battery to an authorized D WALT service center or to your local
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retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling cen-
ter for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.

Storage Recommendations

1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from
direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under
proper conditions, they can be stored for 5 years or more.
Charger
Your battery pack requires a 1 hour D
read all safety instructions before using your charger. Consult
the chart on the back of this manual for compatibility of charg-
ers and battery packs.

Charging Procedure

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the
battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The charger is
equipped with a three-light fuel gauge that will blink according
to the state of charge of the battery pack.
3. The completion of charge is indicated by the three red lights
remaining ON continuously. The pack is fully charged and may
be used at this time or left on the charger.
0% - 33%
33% - 66%
66% - 99%
100%
Charger Diagnostics
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise
with the battery packs or the charger. Problems are indicated by the
three red lights flashing together in different patterns.
PROBLEM POWERLINE
When the charger is used with some portable power sources such
as generators or sources that convert DC to AC, the charger may
temporarily suspend operation. The three red lights will flash
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WALT charger. Be sure to
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1 light blinks
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1 light on, 2 light blinks
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1 , 2 lights on, 3 light blinks
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1 , 2 , 3 lights on