So you’ve just got a Makita charger or maybe you’re borrowing someone else’s tools. You plug the battery into the charger and are greeted with lots of flashing, or solid lights, all meaning different things. But what do they mean, well I got my charger out and showed the different lights. The fuse may have blownin the battery charger plug – If this is the case just replace its fuse with a new 13amp fuse. Makita “STAR” battery and drill protection Alternate Red and Green lights flashing on Makita Charger DC18RC A solid red light means a battery is being charged. It also tells you that the battery is currently below 80% charged. Solid Red Means Charging – Battery is Below 80% Charged Solid Red & Green Lights 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.

The DC18RD Dual port charger is capable of charging two Makita 18V batteries, simultaneously, and it will recharge both in the same time as with their actively cooled rapid charger. 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 A solid green light means the battery is fully charged. Solid Green Light Means Battery is 100% Charged Warning Lights With an LED charging display, and full charge audible alert, the Makita DC18RD fast charger has a forced cooling system for battery protection and a built-in electronic current limiter for overload protection.

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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.

Most Makita power tools are protected by “ STAR” protection, this detects conditions that threaten to over-load, over-dischargeor overheatthe tool or battery. The tool will automatically cease operation,this prevents any damage to the battery. If there are no lightsshowing on your Makita charger it is not receiving power. When the Makita charger is plugged in and receiving power, a single green light will start to flash. This signals that a battery is ready to be inserted. Makita DC18RD/1 110v 14.4-18V LXT Twin Port Rapid Battery Charger Charge two batteries simultaneouslyI replaced a single makita charger that is past its best, decided to get one of these. As I use lots of 18v kit it’s handy having it nearby, each battery can be set with its own tone to sound when ready and has a USB port to allow you to charge your phone. Well priced too. 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. This really is a great charger I have friends that have fake chargers and they are still waiting for the battery to be fully charged 2 days later I know it’s a lot more money But it’s definitely worth it 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

If all the lightscome one when you first insert the battery it could be because it is already fully charged. Try it in your tool first to see if it works! Important note: There is no power ON button on the Makita chargeritself, you just have to plug it into a 240v power outlet and the green light should come on and start flashing. The most common reasons are: Inserted battery has Over-discharged, this can happen if the power tool has not detected that the battery is low and continued to drain power from it. 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) If it doesn’t work leave it a few minutes and try inserting it again. If it still doesn’t work leave the battery for a few days to completely discharge, then try it putting it on charge again. Flashing Yellow light on Makita Charger DC18RC

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Makita battery charger – 0ver 80% charged solid red and green light Solid Green light on Makita Battery Charger DC18RC 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. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. Makita Battery Charger – Ready to charge, Flashing green light Solid Red light on Makita Charger (DC18RC) The Battery charger should be sent to repair or maintenance if the yellow warning light flashes frequently.

I will start with the DC15SD Charger but we also have the DC18RC charger further down in this article! Watch The Video The Makita 630869-4 DC18RD 240V 14.4-18V LXT Twin Port Charger is the ideal product for tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts that use Makita cordless power tools. You rely on your tools to get the job done, and it is vital that your batteries are not only fully charged, but also operating at their best. The DC18RD will do just that. It can charge two 3Ah batteries in just 22 minutes and the LED charging display will allow you to easily monitor the progress of charging. When completed there is a sound alert that lets you know when the batteries have been fully charged. Twin charger with rapid charge technology. Designed to charge 2 Makita LXT lithium batteries simultaneously. Features electronic current limiter for overload protection and forced cooling system. LED charging display and full charge sound alert.This two port fast charger that is able to charge two Makita slide style Li-ion and Ni-MH batteries (with adapter) at the same time, as fast as DC18RC charges one battery. Slot a Makita battery into a charger and you are greeted by flashing lights, and maybe a catchy jingle depending on your charger. But what do these lights mean? Let’s have a look! Makita Battery Charger fully- charged solid green light Red, Green and Yellow (All lights) on Makita Battery Charger DC18RC