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BATTERIES
CHARGERS

DW9216 DW9117
HEAVY-DUTY
BATTERY PACKS
2 year free service on
DC9096, DC9091, DC9071 and DC9360

7.2V - 18V Dual Port 7.2V - 18V

1 Hour Charger 15 Minute Charger

DW9116 DW9109
DC9096 DC9091

7.2V - 18V 7.2V - 18V

1 Hour Charger 1 Hour Vehicle Charger

18V XRP™ Extended 14.4V XRP™ Extended

DC9000 DC011 Run-Time Battery Pack Run-Time Battery Pack

DC9071 DC9360

Heavy-Duty 36V 7.2V - 18V 1 Hour

1 Hour Charger Worksite Radio/Charger

DEWALT’S Ground Breaking 3-Stage 12V XRP™ Extended Heavy-Duty 36V

Charging Technology Run-Time Battery Pack Battery Pack
1) 1 Hour Fast Charging
Provides the maximum charge
of the battery within 1 hour
2) 1-3 Hour Equalization
Each individual cell is fully charged to
maximize battery pack performance and life
3) Automatic Tune-Up
A trickle charge maintains the full charge of the battery
pack when left on the charger after equalization stage

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BATTERY & CHARGER FACTS

1. Is it better for DEWALT® batteries to be completely 2.Let the battery sit out of the charger for a least 2 hours until the
discharged before charging? battery is at room temperature.
No, the opposite is actually true. You should stop using a battery as 3.Place the battery in the charger overnight to allow for a full charge
soon as you feel a substantial decrease in power from the tool. on each individual cell (A minimum of 8 hours at room temperature).
Completely running down a battery may damage it. Do not tape If there is no difference in run-time, there is either permanent
the trigger to run down the battery. damage or the battery has reached the end of its usable life. In
either case, the battery should be replaced.
2. What is Memory, and do
DEWALT batteries have it? 5. Does the outside temperature affect batteries? How?
Memory is one of many conditions Yes. If the batteries are too hot (105°F or higher) or too cold (below
which causes a loss of run-time. 40°F), the batteries will not take a full charge. Attempting to charge
Memory is created from repetitive light batteries outside the 40°F-105°F range can result in a permanent
use in the exact same application (i.e. loss of run-time. When batteries are being charged and discharged,
Cordless Phones, Video Cameras, a chemical reaction is taking place, and if it is too hot or cold the
Electric Shavers, etc.) Our products chemical reaction is disturbed causing a loss of run-time.
rarely see light use or the exact same
loads, due to variability from the user, 6. Can the DEWALT charger be used with a generator?
the accessory size, as well as the Yes. All DEWALT chargers, excluding the DW9106, have been
material. The same variability which causes different run-times designed to handle the variations in voltage and current delivered
prevents our cells from developing memory. by generators.
3. Does it hurt DEWALT batteries to leave them in the charger? 7. Should any special precautions be taken when
transporting or traveling with batteries?
No. The DEWALT chargers have a maintenance mode which allows
batteries to remain in the charger, maintaining a fully charged pack Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery
until the user is ready to work. If the batteries are stored outside of terminals inadvertently come in contact
the charger, they will discharge naturally, 15-20% the first 24 hours, with conductive materials such as keys,
7-10% the next day, and about 1% every day there after. NiCd coins, hand tools and the like. The U.S.
batteries lose the bulk of the capacity when outside of the charger in Department of Transportation Hazardous
the first 3 days. In fact, it is better for the battery to leave it in the Material Regulations (HMR) actually
charger to be sure it goes through Equalization and Maintenance prohibits transporting batteries in
Modes. Lithium-ion batteries have minimal self-discharge. However, it commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in
is still recommended to leave the battery in the charger to be sure it suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS
goes through Equalization and Maintenance Modes. they are properly protected from short
circuits. So anytime you transport individual
batteries, make sure that the battery
4. What can I do to improve terminals are protected and well insulated
the run-time of my battery? from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
If no permanent damage has been 8. What should be done with batteries once they
done to your battery, you may be have gone bad?
able to improve its run-time. The
correct procedure for charging your RECYCLE THEM. DEWALT is an active participant with RBRC
batteries is as follows: (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation), the organization
1.Discharge the battery under which is the international leader in the collection, transportation
normal use. Remove the battery, and recycling of rechargeable batteries. Old batteries should be
once you feel a loss of power from disposed of at DEWALT Service Centers. For more information call
the tool. Do not tape the trigger on. 1-800-8-BATTERY or 1-800-8-228-8379.