DeWalt XR DCS334, Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Chargers

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 chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be 

as easy as possible to operate.

Important Safety Instructions for All 
Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

 This manual contains important 

safety and operating instructions for compatible battery 
chargers (refer to 

Technical Data

).

•  Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary 

markings on charger, battery pack, and product using 
battery pack.

WARNING: 

Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get 

inside charger. Electric shock may result.

WARNING:

 We recommend the use of a residual current 

device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.

CAUTION: 

Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, 

charge only 

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 rechargeable batteries. Other types of 

batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION:

 Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

NOTICE: 

Under certain conditions, with the charger 

plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging 
contacts inside the charger 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 cavities. Always unplug the charger from the 
power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. 
Unplug 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 

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 rechargeable batteries. 

Any other uses 

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

• 

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• 

Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting 
charger. 

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 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 220-
240V 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.

Charge Indicators

Charging

Fully Charged

Hot/Cold Pack Delay*

* 

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.