DeWalt DC232-XE, Instruction Manual

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Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when 

service or repair is required.

 Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of 

electric shock, electrocution or fire.

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Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This 

will reduce the risk of electric shock.

 Removing the battery pack will not reduce 

this risk.

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NEVER

 attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

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The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power. 
Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.

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Introduction

The DC9000-XE charger is designed to charge D

E

WALT battery packs in approximately 

1 hour. This charger requires no adjustment and is designed to be as easy as possible 

to operate. Simply place your battery pack into the receptacle of a plugged in charger 

and it will automatically charge the pack.

Important Safety Instruction for Battery Packs

WARNING:

 For safe operation, read this manual and manuals originally supplied with 

tool before using the charger.
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and 

voltage. Consult the chart on the last page 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.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is 

completely worn out.

 The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes 

and materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned.

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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.

  •

  If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area 

with mild soap and water.

If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the 

open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, 

the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and 

lithium salts.

 • 

Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation.

Provide fresh 

air. If symptoms persists, seek medical attention.

WARNING: 

Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or 

flame. 
  •  Charge the battery packs only in D

E

WALT 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 outside sheds 

or metal buildings in summer).

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 dam-

age 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.

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 materials 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 air-

planes (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.