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

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Lithium-Ion battery is surely a popular choice, becoming more and more popular every year. It is used in many ways today, with the huge scope of advancements for the future. Makita DC18SD is a charger designed to ensure the longevity and safety of the batteries. The advanced digital features of the charger make sure that the risks are contained while charging the batteries to the optimal level. Batteries differ according to their Charging speed, loading, depth of discharge and exposure to adverse temperature. Makita DC18SD is best suited for 14.4V- 18V LXT Batteries.

Makita Battery Charger – Ready to charge, Flashing green light Solid Red light on Makita Charger (DC18RC) Makita DC18SD” charger is your one-stop for all the 14.4Vand 18V LXT Batteries. It has got quite a range, and it’s. Before we get into the functionality of this battery charger, let’s discuss its specifications. Specifications 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 The charger communicates with the individual cell in battery with a built in CPU and then it controls current, voltage, and temperature for both rapid and optimum charge Flashing red light on a Makita DC18RC battery charger signals a Delay in charging.This can happen if the battery is either too hotor too cold. If the battery is belowor abovethe ideal operating temperature charging may not start.Makita “STAR” battery and drill protection Alternate Red and Green lights flashing on Makita Charger DC18RC 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. Once the battery is over 80%charged the solid redlight will be accompanied by a solid greenlight. Solid Red and Green light on Makita Charger (DC18RC)

When you’re charging, make sure to do so in moderate temperatures. Avoid hot or extreme cold environments. Pro tip: I like to wait till the solid greenfully charged light is on, and the fan has stoppedwhirring. Then I can be confident the batteries have finished their charging cycle! Built-in CPU - gathers information from the battery's memory chip to determine optimum charging method Makita DC18SD has Makita forced air cooling fan technology and it helps keep your unit in its top shape. Makita forced air cooling fan technology cools the battery during charging by forcing cool air through the built-in air vents, and hence helps in prolonging the life of your unit. Disconnect the charger or battery, if either one starts getting warmer than normal. This will definitely help in keeping your charger and battery in a good shape for a considerable time.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