DeWalt DW918, DW919 User Manual

Flexible Floodlights

9.6, 12, 14.4, 18 Volt

DW913 (9.6 V), DW917 (12 V), DW918 (14.4 V),
DW919 (18 V)

– Use with DEWALT power packs and chargers (both sold

separately).

NOTE: Your DW913 flexible floodlight operates on a 9.6V power

pack (DW9061 or DW9062). Your DW917 flexible floodlight
operates on a 12V power pack (DW9071 or DW9072). Your DW918
flexible floodlight operates on a 14.4V power pack (DW9091). Your
DW919 flexible floodlight operates on a 18V power pack (DW9095
or DW9096). Power packs are sold separately.

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precau­tions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

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Safety Rules for Flexible Floodlights

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE FLASHLIGHT or charger

NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES. INTERNAL SPARKS MAY IGNITE FUMES. Do
not expose Flexible floodlight or charger to rain or damp areas.

WARNING: Lens and bulb become hot during use.

• During or immediately after use, don’t lay flexible floodlight
flat on lens surface.

• Don’t touch lens surface when bulb is lit or immediately after
use.

• Handle flexible floodlight with care around any flammable
surface.

• If bulb has been lit, let flexible floodlight cool for several min­utes before changing bulb.

Safety Rules for Chargers

1. Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on (1) charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product
using battery pack.

2. DANGER: Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at
charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects.

3. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.

4. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work
together. DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
chargers other than the ones in this manual.

5. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug
rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

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

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk
of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.

9. Two wire cords can be used with 2 or 3 wire extension cords.
Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and we
recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories
(U.L.) (C.S.A. in Canada.) The letters WA on the cord jacket
indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.

10. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge num­ber of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16
gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more
than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each
individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords

Total Length of Cord

25 ft. 50 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. 125 ft. 150 ft. 175 ft.

7.6 m 15.2 m 22.9 m 30.5 m 38.1 m 45.7 m 53.3 m

Wire Size AWG

18 18 16 16 14 14 12

11. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bot­tom of the housing. Do not place any object on top of the 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.

12. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have

them replaced immediately.

13. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been

dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to an autho­rized D

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WALT service center.

14. Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized D

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WALT
service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution
or fire.

15. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet
before attempting any cleaning. Removing the battery pack will
not reduce this risk.

16. NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

17. DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).

18. The charger is designed to operate on standard household
electrical power (120 volts). Do not attempt to use it on any
other voltage!

Safety Rules for Batteries

1. 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.

2. A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur
under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not
indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this
leakage gets on your skin:

a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean

water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate
medical attention. (Medical note: The liquid is 25-35%
solution of potassium hydroxide.)

3. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the
plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immedi­ately discontinue use and do not recharge.

NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are
provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool
or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger
or tool.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that

metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For

example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, prod­uct kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. with­out battery cap. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires

if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with
conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the
like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material

Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in
commerce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on
luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits.
So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the

battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials
that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

Char

ging Procedure

DW9104, DW9106, DW9107, DW9108, DW9109
(1 HOUR CHARGERS) ONL

Y

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet.

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

3. The battery pack will be fully charged in about 1 hour under
most conditions. The completion of charge will be indicated by
the red light remaining ON continuously. The pack is fully
charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger.

DW9115 (15 MINUTE CHARGER) ONLY

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet. The
charger will beep twice and the red light will blink and then go
off.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in Figure 1,
making sure the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red light
will blink and the charger will beep once indicating the charging
process has started.

3. The battery pack will be fully charged in less than 15 minutes
under most conditions. This will be indicated by the red light
remaining ON and 3 audible beeps. The pack is fully charged
and may be used at this time or left in the charger.

Power Pack Inser

tion and Removal

T

o insert the power pack into your flexible floodlight, slide it into the
end of the light until it snaps into place. To remove the power pack,
depress the release buttons shown and withdraw the power pack.

Switch

T

o turn the light on, slide the switch forward. To turn it off, slide the
switch back.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Floodlight Cat. No

Replacement Bulb Cat. No.

DW913 DW9023
DW917 DW9043
DW918 DW9063
DW919 DW9083

To replace the light bulb, first unscrew the lens holder. Pull the bulb
out of the spring, and insert a new bulb. Reinstall lens holder.

NOTE: Do not look directly into the flexible floodlight beam.

Spar

e Bulb Storage (Fig. 2)

T

o store a bulb, unscrew the lens holder and remove it. Inside the
body of the flexible floodlight is the storage socket. To remove the
bulb, pull it up and out of the storage area.

NOTE: Removing a pack from the charger and immediately
inserting it into the flexible floodlight may weaken bulb life.

The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC™

(Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery
indicates that the costs to recycle the battery at the
end of its useful life have already been paid by
D

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W

ALT. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent
nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste
stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally
conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with D

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WAL

T and other battery users, has
established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection
of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment
and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel­cadmium battery to an authorized service center or to your local
retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling
center for information on where to drop off the spent battery.

FIG. 1 FIG. 2

LENS HOLDER

POR

TE-LENTILLE

SUJETADOR DE LA LENTE

BULB

AMPOULE

BOMBILLA

BA

TTERY RELEASE BUTTON

BOUTON DE DÉGAGEMENT

DE LA PILE

BOTON DE LIBERACION DE

LA BATERIA

SPARE BULB STORAGE

RANGEMENT DE L’AMPOULE

DE RECHANGE

COMPARTIMIENTO PARA

BOMBILLA DE REPUESTO

POWER P

ACK (NOT INCLUDED)

ENSEMBLE DE PILES

(NON COMPRIS)

BATERIA (NO INCLUIDA)

SWITCH

INTERRUPTEUR

INTERRUPT

OR

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