DeWalt DCB118 User Manual

DCB118

FINAL PRINT SIZE: A6 (105mm x 148mm)

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XR LITHIUM-ION FAST CHARGER
DCB118

Congratulations!

You have chosen a

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tool. Years of experience, thorough
product development and innovation make DeWALT one of the most
reliable partners for professional power tool users.

Technical Data

Charger DCB118

Output VDC 18
Mains voltage VAC 230
Type 1
Battery type Li-Ion

Approx. charging min 22 22 30
time of battery packs (1.3 Ah) (1.5 Ah) (2.0 Ah)
45 60 75
(3.0 Ah) (4.0 Ah) (5.0 Ah)

60
(6.0 Ah)

Charger Current
Input A 2.0
Output A 8.0

Weight kg 0.65

Fuses

Europe 230 V tools 10 Amperes, mains
U.K. & Ireland 230 V tools 3 Amperes, in plugs

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Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal

injury which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Denotes risk of fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction

manual.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Chargers

• Before using charger, read all instructions

and cautionary markings on charger, battery
pack, and product using battery pack.

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WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not

allow any liquid to get inside charger.
Electric shock may result.

WARNING: We recommend the use of

a residual current device with a residual
current rating of 30mA or less.

CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce

the risk of injury, charge only

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rechargeable batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage.

CAUTION: Children should be

supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.

NOTICE: Under certain conditions,

with the charger plugged in to the
power supply, the charger can be
shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature such
as, but not limited to, grinding dust,
metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil,
or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger
from the power supply when there is
no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.

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• Young children and the infirm. This appliance
is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.

• This product is not intended for use by
persons (including children) suffering from
diminished physical, sensory or mental
abilities, or for lack of experience and/or for
want of knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone to
play with this product.

• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery
pack with any chargers other than the
ones in this manual. The charger and

battery pack are specifically designed to
work together.

• These chargers are not intended for
any uses other than charging

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rechargeable batteries. Any other uses
may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.

• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• Pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk

of damage to electric plug and cord.

• Make sure that cord is located so that
it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.

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• Do not use an extension cord unless it
is absolutely necessary. Use of improper

extension cord could result in risk of
fire,electric shock, or electrocution.

• Do not place any object on top of
charger or place the charger on a soft
surface that might block the ventilation
slots and result in excessive internal
heat. Place the charger in a position away

from any heat source. The charger is
ventilated through slots in the top and the
bottom of the housing.

• Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug — have them replaced

immediately.

• Do not operate charger if it has received

a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to

an authorised service centre.

• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an
authorised service centre when service
or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly

may result in a risk of electric shock,
electrocution or fire.

• In case of damaged power supply cord the
supply cord must be replaced immediately
by the manufacturer, its service agent or

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similar qualified person to prevent any
hazard.

• Disconnect the charger from the outlet
before attempting any cleaning. This
will reduce the risk of electric shock.

Removing the battery pack will not reduce
this risk.

• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers
together.

• The charger is designed to operate on
standard 230V household electrical
power. Do not attempt to use it on any
other voltage. This does not apply to the

vehicular charger.

• Take care to ensure that the charger is
standing in a steady, secure position. A

falling battery or charger may present a risk
of injury to yourself and/or others.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Chargers

The DCB118 charger accepts 18V Li-Ion XR and XR FLEXVOLT battery
packs (DCB180, DCB181, DCB182, DCB183, DCB183B, DCB184,
DCB184B, DCB185 and DCB546).

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chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be as

easy as possible to operate.

Charging a Battery (Fig. 1)

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting battery
pack.

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2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, making sure the battery
pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) light will blink
repeatedly indicating that the charging process has started.

3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red light
remaining ON continuously. The battery pack is fully charged and
may be used at this time or left in the charger. To remove the
battery pack from the charger, push the battery release button (B)
on the battery pack.

NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium-ion battery
packs, charge the battery pack fully before first use.

Charger Operation

Refer to the table below for the charge status of the battery pack.

Charge Indicators

Charging

Fully Charged

Hot/Cold Pack Delay*

* The red light will continue to blink, but a yellow indicator light will be

illuminated during this operation. Once the battery pack has reached
an appropriate temperature, the yellow light will turn off and the
charger will resume the charging procedure.

The charger will not charge a faulty battery pack. The charger will
indicate faulty battery pack by refusing to light.

NOTE: This could also mean a problem with a charger.
If the charger indicates a problem, take the charger and battery pack to

be tested at an authorised service centre.

HOT/COLD PACK DELAY

When the charger detects a battery pack that is too hot or too cold, it
automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until
the battery pack has reached an appropriate temperature. The charger
then automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This feature
ensures maximum battery pack life.

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A cold battery pack will charge at a slower rate than a warm battery
pack. The battery pack will charge at that slower rate throughout the
entire charging cycle and will not return to maximum charge rate even if
the battery pack warms.

The DCB118 charger is equipped with an internal fan designed to cool
the battery pack. The fan will turn on automatically when the battery
pack needs to be cooled. Never operate the charger if the fan does not
operate properly or if ventilation slots are blocked. Do not permit foreign
objects to enter the interior of the charger.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS ONLY

XR Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection System that
will protect the battery pack against overloading, overheating or deep
discharge.

The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection System
engages. If this occurs, place the lithium-ion battery pack on the
charger until it is fully charged.

Wall Mounting

These chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit upright on a
table or work surface. If wall mounting, locate the charger within reach
of an electrical outlet, and away from a corner or other obstructions
which may impede air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template
for the location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the charger
securely using drywall screws (purchased separately) at least 25.4 mm
(1") long with a screw head diameter of 7–9 mm (0.28–0.35"), screwed
into wood to an optimal depth leaving approximately 5.5 mm (7/32") of
the screw exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the
exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.

Charger Cleaning Instructions

WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger

from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease

may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a
cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not use water or any
cleaning solutions. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

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Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Packs

When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog
number and voltage.

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below. Then
follow charging procedures outlined.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the
dust or fumes.

• Never force battery pack into charger. Do not modify battery

pack in any way to fit into a non-compatible charger as
battery pack may rupture causing serious personal injury.

• Charge the battery packs only in

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chargers.

• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.

• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 40 ˚C (104 ˚F)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).

WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for

any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged,
do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or electrocution may
result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to
service centre for recycling.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the

battery pack so that metal objects can contact
exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place

the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit
boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.

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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on

a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping
or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs

will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knocked over.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM-ION (LI-ION)

• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can

explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
lithium-ion battery packs are burned.

• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If

battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for
15minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed,
the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic
carbonates and lithium salts.

• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek medical

attention.

WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable

if exposed to spark or flame.

Transportation

WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting batteries can

possibly cause fire if the battery terminals inadvertently
come in contact with conductive materials. When
transporting batteries, make sure that the battery terminals
are protected and well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.

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batteries comply with all applicable shipping regulations
as prescribed by industry and legal standards which include UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; International
Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations,
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Regulations, and
the European Agreement Concerning The International Carriage of

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Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Lithium-ion cells and batteries
have been tested to section 38.3 of the UN Recommendations on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria.

In most instances, shipping a

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battery pack will be excepted
from being classified as a fully regulated Class 9 Hazardous Material.
In general, only shipments containing a lithium-ion battery with an
energy rating greater than 100 Watt Hours (Wh) will require being
shipped as fully regulated Class 9. All lithium-ion batteries have the
Watt Hour rating marked on the pack. Furthermore, due to regulation
complexities,

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does not recommend air shipping lithium-ion
battery packs alone regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments of tools
with batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt
Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater than 100 Whr.

Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted or fully
regulated, it is the shipper’s responsibility to consult the latest
regulations for packaging, labeling/marking and documentation
requirements.

The information provided in this section of the manual is provided in
good faith and believed to be accurate at the time the document was
created. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given. It is
the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with the
applicable regulations.

TRANSPORTING THE FLEXVOLT BATTERY

The DeWALT FLEXVOLT battery has two modes: Use and Transport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT battery stands alone or is in a

DeWALT 18V product, it will operate as an 18V battery. When the
FLEXVOLT battery is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V batteries) product, it
will operate as a 54V battery.

Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT battery,
the battery is in transport mode. Keep the cap for shipping.

When in Transport mode, strings of cells are
electrically disconnected within the pack
resulting in 3 batteries with a lower Watt
hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1 battery
with a higher Watt hour rating. This

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increased quantity of 3 batteries with the lower Watt hour rating can
exempt the pack from certain shipping regulations that are imposed
upon the higher Watt hour batteries.

Transport Wh rating indicates 3x36 Wh,

EXAMPLE OF USE AND
TRANSPORT LABEL MARKING

meaning 3 batteries of 36 Watt hours
each. The Use Wh rating indicates 108
Watt hours (1 battery implied).

Battery Pack

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from
direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. For optimum battery
performance and life, store battery packs at room temperature
when not in use.

2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged
battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for optimal
results.

NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of
charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use.

Labels on Charger and Battery Pack

In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels on the
charger and the battery pack may show the following pictographs:

Read instruction manual before use.

See Technical Data for charging time.

Battery charging.

Battery charged.

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Battery defective.

Hot/cold pack delay.

Do not probe with conductive objects.

Do not charge damaged battery packs.

Do not expose to water.

Have defective cords replaced immediately.

Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C.

Only for indoor use.

Discard the battery pack with due care for the environment.

Charge

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battery packs only with designated

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chargers. Charging battery packs other than the

designated

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batteries with a

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charger may

make them burst or lead to other dangerous situations.

Do not incinerate the battery pack.

Use: Use without transportation cap, Wh rating indicates
108 Wh (1 battery with 108 Wh).

Transport: Transport with built-in transport cap, Wh rating
indicates 3 x 36 Wh (3 batteries of 36 Wh).

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Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Battery charger
1 Instruction manual

NOTE: Battery packs and chargers are not included with N-models.

• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.

• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior
to operation.

DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)

The date code (A), which also includes the year of manufacture, is
printed into the underside of the housing.

Example:

2016 XX XX

Year of Manufacture

INTENDED USE

The DCB118 charger is designed for charging 18V Li-Ion XR and XR
FLEXVOLT battery packs (DCB180, DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185 and DCB546).

DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids
or gases.

These battery chargers and battery packs are professional tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the charger. Supervision is

required when inexperienced operators use this charger.

• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended
for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children)
suffering from diminished physical, sensory or mental abilities,
or for lack of experience and/or for want of knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should never be left alone to play with this product.

• Only use rechargeable batteries with this charger.

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BATTERY TYPE VOLTAGE CELL CAPACITY

DCB180 18 10 x Li-Ion 3.0 Ah
DCB181 18 5 x Li-Ion 1.5 Ah
DCB182 18 10 x Li-Ion 4.0 Ah
DCB183 18 5 x Li-Ion 2.0 Ah
DCB184 18 10 x Li-Ion 5.0 Ah
DCB185 18 5 x Li-Ion 1.3 Ah
DCB546 18/54 15 x Li-Ion 6.0 Ah/2.0 Ah

Electrical Safety

Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your charger
corresponds to that of your mains.

Your DeWALT charger is double insulated in accordance with

EN60335; therefore no earth wire is required.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially
prepared cord available through the

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service organisation.

Mains Plug Replacement (U.K. & Ireland Only)

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

• Safely dispose of the old plug.

• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.

• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth

terminal.

Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3 A.

Using an Extension Cable

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of your

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charger (see Technical Data). The minimum conductor size is 1 mm2;
the maximum length is 30 m.

When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

MAINTENANCE

Your DeWALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental

start-up can cause injury.

The charger is not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the
charger.

• Do not attempt to repair the charger. To assure product safety
and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be
performed by authorized DeWALT service centers.

Lubrication

Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.

Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing

with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals

for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These

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chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into a liquid.

Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered

by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT, recommended
accessories should be used with this product.

Consult your dealer for further information on the appropriate
accessories.

Protecting the Environment

Separate collection. Products and batteries marked with
this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.

Products and batteries contain materials that can be

recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to
local provisions. Further information is available at www.2helpU.com.

Rechargeable Battery Pack

This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails to produce
sufficient power on jobs which were easily done before. At the end of
its technical life, discard it with due care for our environment:

• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from the

tool.

• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a local

recycling station. The collected battery packs will be recycled or
disposed of properly.

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