Dewalt has a selection of woodworking tools and power tools that contain a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack so you don’t have to deal with electrical extension cords and trying to locate a electrical outlet. Dewalt cordless drill battery packs are quick to charge and long-lasting, and contain a microchip that shuts the power tools battery pack off if it overheats. Once the battery pack shuts off, you have to reset it. The reset process clears the microchip’s memory and gives the chip the “all clear” to charge normally.
If no permanent damage has been done to your Dewalt DE0240 battery, you may be able to improve its run-time. The correct procedure for charging your Dewalt DE0240 power tool batteries is as follows:
1. Discharge the battery under normal use. Remove the battery, once you feel a loss of power from the tool. Do not tape the trigger ON.
2. Let the Dewalt DE0240 Battery sit out of the charger for a least 2 hours until the battery is at room temperature.
3. Place the battery in the charger overnight to allow for a full charge on each individual batterycell.
If there is no difference in run-time, there is either permanent damage or the battery has reached the end of its usable life. In either case, the battery should be replaced.
Best Practices for Long Dewalt DE0240 Cordless Drill Battery Life
To ensure the maximum life out of a new battery, there are some best practices which must be followed as general maintenance for Nickel Cadmium Ni-MH Power Tool /Saws / Drill Batteries.
The battery will perform best if it is charged at room temperature. Do not charge in temperatures below 400F or above 1050F. Under these conditions, the battery will not take a full charge, and may be permanently damaged.
If the battery is hot, let the it sit out of the charger for a least 2 hours until the battery is at room temperature. Otherwise, immediately place the battery pack in the battery charger.
Do not try to discharge the battery beyond the point where the tool no longer performs with the power and torque needed for the job, because it may cause permanent damage which will prevent the battery from taking a full charge.
Do not tape trigger on the machine to discharge the Dewalt DE9095 Power Tool Battery.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. If temperatures exceed 1200F, it may reduce the battery life.
Periodically charge the battery overnight to take full advantage of the 3-Stage Charging System for optimum runtime and battery life.
