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

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When completed there is a sound alert that lets you know when the batteries have been fully charged. To keep your batteries running at their best, the DC18RD has a forced cooling system to prevent overheating and the electronic current limiter prevents the chance of overload. LXT Twin Bay Charger This two port fast charger is able to charge two Makita slide style Li-ion and Ni-MH batteries (with adapter) at the same time, as fast as DC18RC charges one battery making it ideal for work on a professional jobsite.

I believe these qualifications make me perfectly positioned to provide expert advice on many different areas of DIY as well as share all of the tips I have picked up in over a decade working on building sites! 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. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other Makita owners to provide you with a good answer. If it still doesn’t work leave the battery for a few days to completely discharge, then try it putting it on charge again.The range of Makita machines utilising two 18v Lithium-Ion batteries to generate a mighty 36v of power is expanding quickly. 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. The makita dc18rd has power protection features that includes over current, over voltage and overheating.

Most Makita power tools are protected by “ STAR” protection, this detects conditions that threaten to over-load, over-dischargeor overheatthe tool or battery. I will start with the DC15SD Charger but we also have the DC18RC charger further down in this article! As I use lots of 18v kit it’s handy having it nearby, each battery can be set with its own tone to sound when ready and has a USB port to allow you to charge your phone. The Battery charger should be sent to repair or maintenance if the yellow warning light flashes frequently. The fuse may have blownin the battery charger plug – If this is the case just replace its fuse with a new 13amp fuse.If you are any good with a soldering iron it could be worth trying to replace the sensor to see if it fixes it, they are just normally placed on top of the cells and have two wires going to the main board. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. You can leave the battery on charge, or you can take the battery out and wait for it to cool down before putting it back on charge again. 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. Pro tip: I like to wait till the solid greenfully charged light is on, and the fan has stoppedwhirring.

The Makita DC18RD twin battery charger allows two batteries to be charged simultaneously and at the same speed that single batteries are charged in the DC18RC rapid charger.

If the Yellow light does not flash, it could indicate that it is “ conditionally charging” the battery. A brief pre-set melody sound will play to assure you that the battery is charging, The melody will chime again when the battery is fully charged. If the charging light flashes alternately red to greenon a Makita (DC18RC) battery charger, charging is not possible. Both lights flashing at the same time means there is a problem with the battery and it will not charge. Makita batteries employ advanced digital charging technology to control current, voltage and temperature, maximising battery life and aiding charging efficiency.

It can charge two 3Ah batteries in just 22 minutes and the LED charging display will allow you to easily monitor the progress of charging. 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. 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. LXT Twin Port Charger is the ideal product for tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts that use Makita cordless power tools. When the Makita charger is plugged in and receiving power, a single green light will start to flash.What's more, some models in our charger range include a built-in USB port which can be used for charging USB devices, including smartphones and tablets. In comparison with nickel-cadmium batteries, lithium ion technology gives users the ability to charge batteries at any point in their charge cycle. Don’t panic, the red light on your Makita battery charger is a good thing, not like a red light on your dashboard. Vi deler oplysninger om din brug af tjenesten med vores partnere inden for sociale medier, annonceringspartnere og analysepartnere.