| A new DEWALT DW9057 Power Tool Battery | | | | conditioning). To discharge, simply run the device |
| comes in a discharged condition and must be | | | | under the battery's power until it shuts down or |
| charged before use (refer to the devices manual | | | | until you get a low battery warning. Then |
| for charging instructions). Upon initial use (or after | | | | recharge the battery as instructed in the user's |
| a prolonged storage period) the digital camcorder | | | | manual. If the battery will not be in use for a |
| DEWALT DW9057 may require three to four | | | | month or longer, it is recommended that |
| charge/discharge cycles before achieving | | | | DEWALT DW9057 be removed from the device |
| maximum capacity. New DEWALT DW9057 | | | | and stored in a cool, dry, clean place. |
| needs to be fully charged and discharged (cycled) | | | | Invest in a good charger for your power tools. |
| a few times before it can condition to full | | | | Ni-MH batteries should not be charged in a NiCad |
| capacity. Rechargeable batteries undergo | | | | charger, unless the charger is specifically made for |
| self-discharging when left unused. Always store a | | | | both chemistries. There are cheap chargers and |
| Power Tool Battery pack in a fully charged staged | | | | there are expensive chargers. Make sure the |
| for storage.When charging the DEWALT DW9057 | | | | charger you get has good reviews and is well |
| for the first time the device may indicate that | | | | made. Chargers with micro-controller chips are |
| charging is complete after just 10 or 15 minutes. | | | | usually the best choice of your power tools. |
| This is a normal phenomenon with rechargeable | | | | Be sure to store your Power Tool Battery |
| batteries. Remove the camcorder batteries from | | | | properly. Do not leave your batteries in a hot car, |
| the device, reinsert it and repeat the charging | | | | or in humid conditions. The best storage conditions |
| procedure | | | | are a cool, dry place. The refrigerator is fine if |
| It is important to condition (fully discharge and | | | | you stick in a packet of silica gel with your |
| then fully charge) the DEWALT DW9057 every | | | | DEWALT DW9057 in a sealed bag to keep them |
| two to three weeks. Failure to do so may | | | | dry. It is a good idea to charge your NiCad or |
| significantly shorten the battery's life (this does | | | | Ni-MH batteries fully before use if they have been |
| not apply to Li-ion batteries, which do not require | | | | in storage. |