What do the symbols mean on a Makita battery charger?
Solid red light – Charging (Battery is below 80% charge) Solid red and green light – Charging (Battery is above 80% charge) Solid green light – Charging complete. Flashing red light – Delay in charging (Battery is cooling or the battery is too cold to charge) Flashing red and green light – Defective battery.
Does the Makita dc18sd charger have a fan?
This unit DOES NOT have a fan for cooling the batteries while charging even though it states it does. This unit DOES NOT have a fan for cooling the batteries while charging even though it states it does.
What does it mean when a Makita charger flashes red and green?
The charging light will change from green to red, indicating the battery is charging. If the charging lights blink red then green, the battery cartridge can not be charged. This means the battery is likely damaged or worn out.
How do I read my Makita model number?
- Makita products do not have type numbers.
- Makita model numbers are usually to the right of the Makita logo.
- When Makita updates a product, they change the model number to reflect the change.
- When searching for Makita parts, the model number is the only number needed.
How long does it take to charge a 18V Makita battery?
The Makita 18V 1.5 Ah battery takes about 15 minutes to charge, while the 2.0 Ah takes only 20 minutes. This is as fast as it gets. Not only does Makita have an industry-leading charge time, but it also delivers longer runtime than other Li-Ion batteries with similar capacities.
What is the difference between Makita DC18RC and DC18SD?
The DC18SD is the standard charger without the cooling fan that comes with kits. The DC18RC is the rapid charger that is wrongly described here. The rapid charger has a cooling fan to cool the battery in order to charge it more rapidly.
What does manual mean on a battery charger?
What is Manual Charging? When a manual charge is performed, the charger will continue to charge and will not cycle or shut down by itself, even after the battery is fully charged. It will continue to put current at the selected setting to the battery until the charger is disconnected.
How do I fix my Makita charger flashing red and green?
The unit will turn on cooling fans and the battery will begin charging once it gets to approximately 70 degress Farenheit. If the charging lights blink red then green, the battery cartridge can not be charged. This means the battery is likely damaged or worn out.
