You can find the description in the Owner Manual of DC18RC. Flashing Green Light – Ready to charge. 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.
How long does a Makita DC18RC take to charge?
Specifications
| Compatible with | all 14.4V – 18V LXT batteries |
|---|---|
| Battery | BL1860B |
| Charge time | 55min |
| Battery | BL1850B |
| Charge time | 45min |
Why does my Makita charger flash 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.
What does yellow light mean on Makita charger?
Yellow light will flash for warning in the following cases. – Trouble on cooling fan – Incomplete cool down of battery, such as, being clogged with dust The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light. Check the sound of cooling fan, vent on the charger, which can be sometime clogged with dust.
When the battery charger’s red light is on and the green light is off this means?
When the red light turns off and only the green light is on that indicates that the battery pack is charged and the vehicle is ready to use. If the charger light stays green and there is no red light when the charger is plugged into the vehicle and into the wall this could be caused by many things.
What do the lights on a battery charger mean?
The red led light indicates there is AC power to the battery charger. The yellow led light indicates the charger is charging the battery. Flashing red means bad battery, amber lightning bolt means that the battery is charging, plain solid red means your connections to the battery are loose.
What voltage should I charge my 18V battery?
Connect the input jack from your charger to the 18 volt battery or insert the battery into the charger, depending on the type. Set the charger to the correct charge rate, if it’s a variable rate charger. This needs to be set at 18 volts. Do not set it any higher: you will damage the battery.
