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Chargers
The DE9130 and DE9116 charger accepts
7.2 – 18 V NiCd and NiMH batteries.
The DE9135 charger accepts 7.2 – 18 V NiCd,
NiMH or Li-Ion batteries.
These chargers require no adjustment and are
designed to be as easy as possible to operate.
Charging Procedure
DANGER: Electrocution hazard.
230 volts present at charging terminals.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Danger of electric shock or
electrocution.
1. Plug the charger (i) into an appropriate outlet
before inserting battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (g) 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 remaining ON continuously. The
pack is fully charged and may be used at this
time or left in the charger.
Charging process
Refer the table below for the state of charge of the
battery pack.
State of charge
charging
fully charged
hot/cold pack delay
replace battery pack
problem
Automatic refresh
The automatic refresh mode will equalise or balance
the individual cells in the battery pack at its peak
capacity. Battery packs should be refreshed weekly
or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same
amount of work.
To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the
charger as usual. Leave the battery pack for at least
8 hours in the charger.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot
or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
reached an appropriate temperature. The charger
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then automatically switches to the pack charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
DEEP DISCHARGE PROTECTION
The battery pack is protected against deep
discharging when it is used in the tool.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure
to include 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. Then follow
charging procedures outlined.
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting
or removing the battery from the charger may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
chargers.
• 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 40˚ C (105° F) (such as
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outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
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DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for
any reason. If battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Electric shock or electrocution
may result. Damaged battery packs
should be returned to service center for
recycling.
WARNING: Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If battery
pack case is cracked or damaged, do
not insert into charger. Do not crush,
drop or damage 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 (i.e.,
pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer,
stepped on). Damaged
battery packs should be returned to
service center for recycling.