DeWalt DC013-XE, Instruction Manual

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY D

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WALT TOOL, 

CALL US AT: 

1800 654 155 

(Aust) or 

0800 339258

 (NZ).

DC013 Heavy-Duty Work Site Charger/Radio

The DC013 Heavy-Duty Work Site Charger/Radio is a combination AM/FM radio and 

D

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WALT charger. The DC013 will charge most D

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WALT 7.2 to 18.0 volt NiCd, NiMH, 

Li-Ion batteries except for Univolt batteries. Batteries sold separately.

Important Safety Instructions 

  1.  Read these instructions.
  2.  Keep these instructions.
  3.  Heed all warnings.
  4.  Follow all instructions.
  5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.
  7.   Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

  8.   Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or 

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  9.   Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding type 

plug has three blades, the third is the grounding prong. The third prong is provided 

for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an 

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

 10.   Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

 11.   Only use attachments/accessories specified by the                   

 manufacturer.

12.   Only place radio on a level, stable surface.
 13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

 14.   Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power 

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 

operate normally, or has been dropped.

 15.   Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with 

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus

  The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user 

that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

  The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that 

important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the 

appliance.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

NOTE: 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to ratio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 

Definitions: Safety Guidelines 

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal 

word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

DANGER:

 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, 

will

 result in 

death or serious injury

.

WARNING:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, 

could

 result in 

death or serious injury

.

CAUTION:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, 

may

 result in 

minor or moderate injury

.

NOTICE:

 Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a 

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may

 result in 

property damage.