Makita DC18SD 14.4V to 18V Li-ion LXT Charger

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Start there. Don’t overuse the batteries, and keep them in a safe area, away from harsh conditions. Lower charge voltages are good for extended life.

The Battery charger should be sent to repair or maintenance if the yellow warning light flashes frequently. Makita Battery Charger fully- charged solid green light Red, Green and Yellow (All lights) on Makita Battery Charger DC18RC Place for storing the unit is also something you should consider carefully. As you know, optimal temperature is paramount in keeping the battery safe. If you live in an area that has extreme weather conditions, make sure that your storage place is in a normal condition.A great advantage of Lithium Ion technology is that it provides the user with the possibility to charge the batteries anytime, without any need to wait for their complete power deployment. A great improvement compared to older technologies like Ni-Cad The weight of Makita DC18SD” is around 700.00 Grams. It is very easy to transport and set. Despite the lightweight, it performs it’s functions with ease. Pro tip: I like to wait till the solid greenfully charged light is on, and the fan has stoppedwhirring. Then I can be confident the batteries have finished their charging cycle! 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. If there are no lightsshowing on your Makita charger it is not receiving power. When the Makita charger is plugged in and receiving power, a single green light will start to flash. This signals that a battery is ready to be inserted.

Flashing red light on a Makita DC18RC battery charger signals a Delay in charging.This can happen if the battery is either too hotor too cold. If the battery is belowor abovethe ideal operating temperature charging may not start. Makita Forced Air Cooling Fan technology cools the battery during charging by forcing cool air through the battery' s built-in air vents prolonging the life of the battery When you’re charging, make sure to do so in moderate temperatures. Avoid hot or extreme cold environments. The DC18RC fast charger, also known as the Makita DC18RC Li-ion 7.2 / 14.4 / 18v LXT Charger, uses Intelligent Charging Technology to control current, voltage and temperature to maximize the battery life. The DC18RC can charges a BL1830B 18v LXT 3.0Ah battery in approximately 22 minutes - and to the fullest charge. It is actually a great choice for those who want a great product within a moderate budget. It’s affordability will surprise you. It has a good life and is worth your money.Makita Battery Charger – Ready to charge, Flashing green light Solid Red light on Makita Charger (DC18RC) Makita “STAR” battery and drill protection Alternate Red and Green lights flashing on Makita Charger DC18RC This is how the charger looks when plugged in but with no battery in it. The green light will flash continuously, this just means the charger is plugged in but there is no battery inserted in it. A (dusty) Makita battery charger Solid Red Light

Inserted battery has Over-discharged, this can happen if the power tool has not detected that the battery is low and continued to drain power from it. Makita battery charger – 0ver 80% charged solid red and green light Solid Green light on Makita Battery Charger DC18RC Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time Most Makita power tools are protected by “ STAR” protection, this detects conditions that threaten to over-load, over-dischargeor overheatthe tool or battery. The tool will automatically cease operation,this prevents any damage to the battery. Built-in CPU - gathers information from the battery's memory chip to determine optimum charging method

If all the lightscome one when you first insert the battery it could be because it is already fully charged. Try it in your tool first to see if it works! The lithium ion batteries work on the ion movement between the positive and negative electrodes. The performance is affected by the factor such as cycling, elevate temperature, and aging. 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 I think the points mentioned above make a good case for Makita DC18SD. Battery performance and life are two of the most important factors that any customer is concerned with. The advanced functionality of Makita DC18SD ensures that your unit’s excellent performance can be prolonged, along with its life. Here are a few points you would like to read before making a decision about buying the product-