DeWalt dc228 Handbuch Seite 37

• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug
with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fi t 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs
fi tted with the correctly rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be
marked at the connection points of most
good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their
respective points in the plug (see below). Brown
is for Live (L) (2) and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4).
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug
ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the
outer sheath of the cable fi rmly and that the two
leads are correctly fi xed at the terminal screws.
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3
WARNING: Never use a light socket.
Never connect the live (L) or neutral (N)
wires to the earth pin marked E or
Using an extension cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of your charger
(see technical data). The minimum conductor size
2
is 1 mm ; the maximum length is 30 m.
Assembly and adjustment
WARNING: Prior to assembly and
adjustment, always remove the battery
pack.
WARNING: Always switch off the tool
before inserting or removing the battery
pack.
WARNING: Use only D
packs and chargers.
Fitting and removing the battery pack (fi g. A)
• To fi t the battery pack (11), line it up with the
receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery pack
into the receptacle and push until the battery
snaps into place.
• To remove the battery pack, push the release
button (12) while at the same time pulling the
battery pack out of the receptacle.
Charging the battery pack (fi g. A & B)
Always check the mains prior to charging the
battery pack. If the mains is functioning but the
battery pack does not charge, take your charger to
an authorized D
Whilst charging, the charger and the battery pack
may become warm to touch. This is a normal
condition and does not indicate a problem.
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• To charge the battery pack (11), insert it into the
charger (13) as shown and plug in the charger.
Be sure that the battery pack is fully seated in the
charger. The red charging indicators (14) will blink
according to the state of charge of the battery pack.
• When fi nished charging, the indicators are
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all on. The charger automatically switches to
equalise mode.
• The battery pack can be removed at any time or
left in the connected charger indefi nitely.
• The red charging indicators fl ash rapidly to
indicate a charging problem. Reinsert the
battery pack or try a new one. If the new pack
also refuses to charge, have your charger
tested by an authorized D e WALT repair agent.
• The red charging indicators fl ash rapidly with
one short blink followed by a long blink to
indicate a problem with the charger. Return the
charger to an authorized D e WALT repair agent.
• When plugged into power sources such as
generators or sources that convert DC to
AC, the red charging indicators (14) may
fl ash together with two fast blinks followed
by a pause. This indicates a temporary
WALT battery
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problem of the power source. The charger will
automatically switch back to normal operation.
E N G L I S H
WALT repair agent.
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CAUTION: Do not charge the battery
pack at ambient temperatures < 4 °C
or > 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
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