Makita DC18RD 14.4V to 18V Li-ion LXT Twin Port Charger

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Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time The solid green light will appear on its own when the battery has finished charging.The charging light will change from solid redto solid greenand the melody soundor buzzer sound (a long beep) will come out to notify completion of charge. Important note: There is no power ON button on the Makita chargeritself, you just have to plug it into a 240v power outlet and the green light should come on and start flashing. The most common reasons are: When the temperature of the battery is extremely hot, more than approx. 70°C, two charging lights may start flashing red. When the temperature drops to 50°C – 70°C, one charging light will flash red. Leave the battery to stand for a while to cool down before attempting to recharge. Flashing Red and Green lights on Makita battery charger DC18RC Slot a Makita battery into a charger and you are greeted by flashing lights, and maybe a catchy jingle depending on your charger. But what do these lights mean? Let’s have a look!

Once the battery is over 80%charged the solid redlight will be accompanied by a solid greenlight. Solid Red and Green light on Makita Charger (DC18RC)A solid green light means the battery is fully charged. Solid Green Light Means Battery is 100% Charged Warning Lights The re-charging time of such battery may be longer than usual as the battery may have continued to discharge in spite of low power.

Makita “STAR” battery and drill protection Alternate Red and Green lights flashing on Makita Charger DC18RC The Makita DC18RD twin 18v Li-ion charger, charges 2 Makita 18 volt LXT lithium-ion batteries simultaneously. The rapid charge technology selects the optimum voltage and current and temperature is controlled by the forced air system that circulates air through the battery to prevent overheating. and a full charge sound alert confirms when the charge cycle is complete. MAKITA DC18RD FEATURESWith an LED charging display, and full charge audible alert, the Makita DC18RD fast charger has a forced cooling system for battery protection and a built-in electronic current limiter for overload protection.