Makita DC18RC 18V Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger

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This means that during the loading of the charging voltage, charging current, and temperature is held in the holes The Makita DC18RC battery charger always lights up red/green and the battery cannot be charged. There are several possible causes for this problem: After charging or before attempting any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the charger from the power source. Pull by plug rather than cord whenever disconnecting charger. 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.

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: Fast charging - charges a Makstar 18v LXT Li-Ion 3.0Ah battery in only 22 minutes / 5.0Ah in 45 minutes

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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 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 fuse may have blownin the battery charger plug – If this is the case just replace its fuse with a new 13amp fuse. 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 This battery charger supports the charging of one battery at a time, providing an output current of 9 A. The charging time for a single battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh is approximately 0.36 hours, which is relatively fast and efficient.

Weighing only 750 g and measuring 190 mm in width, 156 mm in depth, and 84 mm in height, the DC18RC is compact and portable, making it convenient for both professional and personal use. Its lightweight design allows for ease of transportation and storage. The Makita DC18RC battery charger is an efficient device designed for charging Makita batteries with a capacity of 3000 mAh. With an input frequency of 50/60 Hz, it ensures a smooth and reliable charging process.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.