DeWalt XR DCH733, Original Instructions Manual

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Charge Indicators

F

Charging

I

G

Fully Charged

J

H

Hot/Cold Pack Delay*

K

* 

The red light will continue to blink, but a yellow indicator light 
will be illuminated during this operation. Once the battery pack 
has reached an appropriate temperature, the yellow light will 
turn off and the charger will resume the charging procedure.

The compatible charger(s) will not charge a faulty battery pack. 
The charger will indicate faulty battery by refusing to light.

nOTE: 

This could also mean a problem with a charger.

If the charger indicates a problem, take the charger and battery 
pack to be tested at an authorised service centre.

hot/Cold Pack Delay

When the charger detects a battery pack that is too hot or too 
cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending 
charging until the battery pack has reached an appropriate 
temperature. The charger then automatically switches to the 
pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery 
pack life.
A cold battery pack will charge at a slower rate than a warm 
battery pack. The battery pack will charge at that slower rate 
throughout the entire charging cycle and will not return to 
maximum charge rate even if the battery pack warms.
The DCB118 charger is equipped with an internal fan designed 
to cool the battery pack. The fan will turn on automatically 
when the battery pack needs to be cooled. Never operate the 
charger if the fan does not operate properly or if ventilation slots 
are blocked. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior 
of the charger.

Electronic Protection system

XR Li‑Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection 
System that will protect the battery pack against overloading, 
overheating or deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection 
System engages. If this occurs, place the lithium‑ion battery 
pack on the charger until it is fully charged.

Wall Mounting

These chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit 
upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting, locate the 
charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and away from a 
corner or other obstructions which may impede air flow. Use 
the back of the charger as a template for the location of the 
mounting screws on the wall. Mount the charger securely using 
drywall screws (purchased separately) at least 25.4 mm long 
with a screw head diameter of 7–9 mm, screwed into wood to 
an optimal depth leaving approximately 5.5 mm of the screw 
exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the 
exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.

• 

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 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 charger with damaged cord or plug—

have them replaced immediately.

• 

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, 
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.

 Take it 

to an authorised service centre.

• 

Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorised 
service centre when service or repair is required.

 Incorrect 

reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution 
or fire.

•  In case of damaged power supply cord, the supply cord must 

be replaced immediately by the manufacturer, its service agent 
or similar qualified person to prevent any hazard.

• 

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 two chargers together.

• 

The charger is designed to operate on standard 
230V household electrical power. Do not attempt to 
use it on any other voltage. 

This does not apply to the 

vehicular charger.

Charging a Battery (Fig. B)

1.  Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting 

battery pack.

2.  Insert the battery pack 

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 into the charger, making sure the 

battery pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) 
light will blink repeatedly indicating that the charging 
process has started.

3.  The completion of charge will be indicated by the red 

light remaining ON continuously. The battery pack is fully 
charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger. 
To remove the battery pack from the charger, push the 
battery release button 

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 on the battery pack.

nOTE: 

To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium‑ion 

battery packs, charge the battery pack fully before first use.

Charger Operation

Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the 
battery pack.