DeWalt DCH253-XE, Instruction Manual

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WARNING: 

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

flame.

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

 This manual contains important safety and operating 

instructions for battery chargers.
  •  Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the 

charger, battery pack and product using the battery pack.

WARNING: 

Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the charger. Electric 

shock may result.

CAUTION: 

Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D

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rechargeable battery packs. Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting 

in personal injury and property damage.

NOTICE:

Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the 

charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, 

such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any 

buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger cavities. Always 

unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. 

Unplug the charger before attempting to clean.
  •

  DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the 

ones in this manual.

 The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to 

work together.

 • 

These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D

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rechargeable batteries. 

Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock 

or electrocution.

 • 

Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

 • 

Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

 This will 

reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.

 • 

Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped 

over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

 • 

Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary.

 Use 

of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock or 

electrocution.

 • 

When operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an 

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. 

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use 

reduces the risk of electric shock.

 • 

Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft 

surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal 

heat. 

Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is 

ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.

 • 

Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug.

 • 

Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or 

otherwise damaged in any way.

 Take it to an authorized service center.

 • 

Do not disassemble the 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.

 • 

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.

 • 

NEVER

 attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

 • 

The charger is designed to operate on standard 230 V household electrical 

power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.

 This does not apply to the 

vehicular charger.

Chargers

Your tool uses a D

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your charger. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers 

and battery packs.

Charging Procedure (Fig. 1) 

FIG. 1

G

  1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before 

inserting the battery pack.

  2. Insert the battery pack (G) into the charger, as 

shown in Figure 1, making sure the pack is fully 

seated in charger. The red (charging) light will blink 

continuously, indicating that the charging process 

has started.