DeWalt DCR017-XE, Instruction Manual

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WARNING

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Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger/radio. 

Electric shock may result.

WARNING

: 

Batteries (battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION: 

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

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rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and 

damage.

CAUTION:

 Danger of explosion if internal battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace 

only with the same or equivalent type.

NOTICE: 

Under certain conditions, with the charger/radio plugged in to the power 

supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger/radio can be shorted by 

foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, 

steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away 

from charger/radio cavities. Always unplug the charger/radio from the power supply 

when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger/radio before attempting to 

clean.

  •  DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any charger/radio other than 

the one in this manual. 

The charger/radio and battery pack are specifically 

designed to work together.

  •  These charger/radios are not intended for any uses other than charging 

D

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Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric 

shock or electrocution.

  •  Do not expose charger/radio to rain or snow.
  •  Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger/radio. 

This will 

reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.

  •  Make sure that 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.

  •  Do not place any object on top of charger/radio or place the charger/radio 

on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive 

internal heat. 

Place the charger/radio in a position away from any heat source.

  •  Do not operate charger/radio with damaged cord or plug —

 have them 

replaced immediately.

 • 

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

otherwise damaged in any way. 

Take it to an authorised service center.

  •  Do not disassemble charger/radio; take it to an authorised service center 

when service or repair is required.

 Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of 

electric shock, electrocution or fire.

  •  Disconnect the charger/radio 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 DCR017 charger/radio 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions

The DCR017 (230 V) charger/radio must be grounded. In the event of malfunction 

or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to 

reduce the risk of electric shock. The charger/radio is equipped with a cord having 

an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged 

into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all 

local codes and ordinances.

DANGER:

 Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result 

in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface 

that is green with yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair 

or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-

grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repairs shall only be performed by a D

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service agent. Do not modify the plug provided with the charger/radio – if it will not fit 

the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a D

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FOR GROUNDED, CORD-CONNECTED CHARGER/RADIO RATED 16A AND LOWER 

AND INTENDED FOR USE ON A NOMINAL 230 V SUPPLY CIRCUIT

The charger/radio is for use on a nominal 230 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that 

looks like the plug in the following illustration.