Electrical Safety
The charger has been designed for one voltage only. Always
check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your
charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D
WALT charger is double insulated in
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accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
D
WALT or an authorised service organisation.
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WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 POWERSHIFT® Battery charger
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.
Markings on Charger
The following pictograms are shown on the charger:
Read instruction manual before use.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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; the maximum length
Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C.
Risk of electric shock.
Only for in house use.
Time ‑lag fuse link 6.3A
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The production date code
by a 2‑digit week and is extended by a 2‑digit factory code.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the charger or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Battery
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Battery release button
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Charger
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Date code
4
Handle
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Intended Use
The DCBPSC0550 charger is designed for charging DCBPS‑series
battery packs.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This battery charger and battery packs are
professional appliances.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or mental
abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should never be left alone with this product.
Charging a Battery (Fig. A)
WARNING: Only charge batteries in air temperature over 4 °C
and below 40 °C.
nOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of Li‑Ion
battery packs, charge the battery pack fully before first use.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting
battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack
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the battery pack is fully seated in the charger.
3. Stage 1 charging represents the charge process that charges
the majority of the battery pack's capacity. Stage 1 charging
is indicated by the left indicator light blinking red. Stage
2 charging represents the remainder, or top off charge process,
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consists of a 4‑digit year followed
into the charger
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, making sure
EnGLIsh
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