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

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A solid green light means the battery is fully charged. Solid Green Light Means Battery is 100% Charged Warning Lights 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. 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.

If the Yellow light does not flash, it could indicate that it is “ conditionally charging” the battery. The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light. But the charging time will be longer than usual in this case. Manufacturer of this battery charger is Makita, and this model is called DC18SD. Makita corp. has been in the Industry since 1915 and today are one of the best manufacturers of power tools. Makita “STAR” battery and drill protection Alternate Red and Green lights flashing on Makita Charger DC18RC 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.Always use the right type of charger for your unit to ensure proper charging. Compatibility is also a big factor. 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 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

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- The Depth of discharge determine the cycle count of the battery. The smaller the discharge, the longer life the battery will have. Makita’s 18v & 14v batteries have a built in memory chip that records the battery usage history. While the battery is connected it will transmit the data to the charger 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. When you’re charging, make sure to do so in moderate temperatures. Avoid hot or extreme cold environments.

Makita DC18SD 18v LXT Li-Ion Charger Li-ion 14.4-18v

Congratulations! if you have a solid redand solid greenlight next to each other it means that your battery is over 80%charged. If you are desperate for your battery you can take it off charge now and get your job done. Or you can leave it till you get a solid green light signaling the battery is 100% fully charged. A flashing yellow light indicates a cooling abnormality. A yellow light will start to flash if the Cooling systemhas come into operation. The battery will still charge in spite of the warning light, but it may take longer than usual. If both the red and green lights are solid then this means the battery is charging. It also means the battery is above 80% charged but it is not fully charged. Solid Red and green Means Battery is Charging and is Above 80% Charged Solid Green light A single Flashing green light means that the charger is in standby mode. It is connected to an AC power supply and is ready to start chargingyour batteries.