DeWalt XR LI-ION DCL023-XE, Instruction Manual

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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  

FIG. 1

B

C

Your tool uses a D

E

WALT charger. Be sure to read all 

safety instructions before using your charger. Consult 

the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility 

of chargers and battery packs.

Charging Procedure (Fig. 1)

  1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet 

before inserting the battery pack. 

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

shown in Figure 1, making sure the pack is 

fully seated in charger. Ensure that the battery 

is positioned so the battery release button (C) 

is on the same side as the charging light (E). The red (charging) light will blink 

continuously, indicating that the charging process has started. 

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

continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the 

charger.

NOTE:

 During the presence of an electrostatic discharge (ESD) pulse, the charger 

function is interrupted, but resumes without operator intervention when the ESD pulse 

is removed.

Indicator Light Operation

PACK CHARGING

PACK CHARGED

x

HOT/COLD DELAY

PROBLEM PACK OR CHARGER

Charge Indicators 

This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise. Problems are indicated 

by the red light flashing at a fast rate. If this occurs, re-insert the battery pack into the 

charger. If the problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if the charger 

is working properly. If the new pack charges correctly, then the original pack is defective 

and should be returned to a service center or other collection site for recycling. If the new 

battery pack elicits the same trouble indication as the original, have the charger and the 

battery pack tested at an authorized service center. 

HOT/COLD DELAY

This charger has a hot/cold delay feature: when the charger detects a battery that is 

hot, it automatically starts a delay, suspending charging until the battery has cooled. 

After the battery has cooled, the charger automatically switches to the pack charging 

mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life. The red light flashes long, then 

short while in the hot/cold delay mode.