DCBP520 - Battery DEWALT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DCBP520 DEWALT

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Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

▲ANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the tool instruction manual. The label on your battery or charger may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

⚠️......safety alert symbol

A ...... amperes

V....volts

or DC.....direct current

Wh.....watt hours

\~ or AC......alternating current

Ah....amp hours

Hz......hertz

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.

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SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

f) Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (129 °C) may cause explosion.

g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

h) Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

i) Do not modify or attempt to repair the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL BATTERY PACKS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

- Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.

- NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious personal injury. Use only DEWALT DCB-series batteries with DEWALT chargers.

- Charge the battery packs only in DEWALT chargers.

• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.

• DO NOT allow water or any liquid to enter battery pack.

- Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For best life, store battery packs in a cool, dry location.

NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in an appliance with the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the ON position.

- Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium-ion battery packs are burned.

- If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.

- Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

- Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

- Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.

- Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not

insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. Store the fully charged battery pack out of the charger.

BATTERY PACK CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the battery pack using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.

FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. A)

Some battery packs include a fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge button is pressed and held, the LED lights will indicate the approximate level of charge remaining. This does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature, and end-user application.

TRANSPORTATION

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store, carry, or transport the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, coins, hand tools, etc. When transporting individual battery packs, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit. NOTE: Li-ion battery packs should not be put in checked baggage on airplanes and must be properly protected from short circuits if they are in carry-on baggage.

SHIPPING THE DEWALT FLEXVOLT® BATTERY PACK (FIG. D)

The DEWALT FLEXVOLT® battery pack has a battery cap that should be used when shipping the battery pack. Attach the cap to the battery pack to ready it for shipping. This converts the battery pack to three separate 20V batteries. The three batteries have the Watt hour rating labeled "Shipping" on the battery pack. If shipping without the cap or in a tool, the pack is one battery at the Watt hour rating labeled "Use."

Example battery pack label:

USE: 120 Wh SHIPPING: 3 x 40 Wh

In this example, the battery pack is three batteries with 40 Watt hours each when using the cap. Otherwise, the battery pack is one battery with 120 Watt hours.

THE RBRC® SEAL

Please take your spent battery packs to an authorized DEWALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent battery packs in the trash. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery pack. Do not place in curbside recycling. For more information visit www.call2recycle.org or call the toll-free number in the RBRC® Seal.

RBRC ^® is a registered trademark of Call 2 Recycle, Inc.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL BATTERY CHARGERS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery charger, battery pack, and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for DEWALT battery chargers.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and product using the battery.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only DEWALT DCB-series Li-ion batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
• Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
• Do not allow water or any liquid to enter charger.
• Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. This will reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that the 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 or power strip unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord or power strip 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 or power strip suitable for outdoor use. Use of a device suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the heavier the cord and thus the greater its capacity. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on total length of all extension cords plugged together, and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts	Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
120V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
Ampere Rating	American Wire Gauge
More Than Not More Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12

- 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. Have them replaced immediately.
• 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

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

• The charger is designed to operate on standard 120V household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger.
• Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger cavities and ventilation slots.
  • Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
• The rated output current for this charger is the maximum charging rate when used with DEWALT battery packs designed to charge at this rate.

CHARGING A BATTERY (FIG. B, C)

nOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of Li-ion battery packs, charge the battery pack fully before first use.

NOTE: Refer to the label near indicator light(s) on charger for on/off and blink patterns. Older chargers may have additional information and/or may not have a yellow indicator light, being equipped with only a single red indicator light.

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting battery pack.
2. Insert and fully seat battery pack. The left indicator light will continuously blink red to indicate that the charging process has started. For two-stage chargers, this is indicative of stage 1 charging during which the battery pack is charged to a majority of its capacity.
3. Charging is complete for a single-stage charger when the left indicator light remains continuously red and the right indicator light stays unlit. For a two-stage charger, the left indicator light remains continuously red and the right indicator light continuously blinks red to indicate stage 2 charging during which the battery pack is topped off to its full capacity. Stage 2 charging is complete when both indicator lights remain continuously red. When charging is complete, the battery pack may be removed and used, or left in the charger.

The charger will not charge a faulty battery pack. The charger refusing to light could indicate a problem with the charger or a faulty battery pack. Discontinue use and take both to an authorized service center.

nOTE: To remove the battery pack, some chargers require the battery pack release button to be pressed.

WARNING: Only charge when battery temperature is over 40^ F ( 4.5^ C) and below 104^ F ( 40^ C).

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 may charge at a slower rate than a warm battery pack.

The hot/cold pack delay will be indicated by the left indicator light continuously blinking red and the right indicator light continuously yellow. Once the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature, the yellow

light will turn OFF and the charger will resume the charging procedure.

FAN-COOLED CHARGERS

Some chargers are 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

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 and the battery pack will need to be recharged.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is between 65 °F–75 °F (18 °C–24 °C). DO NOT charge when the battery pack is below 40 °F (4.5 °C), or above 104 °F (40 °C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
   a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance;
   b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights;
   c. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.
4. You may charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse effect on the battery pack.

CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions.

WALL MOUNTING

Some DEWALT 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 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head diameter of 0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32" (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.

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MAINTENANCE

There are no user serviceable parts in the battery and charger.

FRANÇAIS

RECOMMANDATIONS D'ENTREPOSAGE

--- o CD.....corriente directa

V....volts

Wh.....Watt Horas

\~ o CA......corriente alterna

Hz......hertz

Ah......amperios hora

BATERÍAS Y CARGADORES

* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 12, 20, 60 or 120 volts. Nominal voltage is 10.8, 18, 54 or 108. (120V Max* is based on using 2 DEWALT 60V Max* lithium-ion batteries combined.)

WARNING: Consult the appliance manual to determine the specific batteries that are compatible with the appliance. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.