The DC18RC has a cooling fan and Active 3 Controls This means that during the loading of the charging voltage, charging current, and temperature is held in the holes The cooling system blows cool air into the battery, so that the battery life is extended, and the charging process is accelerated When used in conjunction with charging adapter ADP03 this charger offers also the possibility of charging Ni-MH slide on batteries of 9.6V to 24V batteries or when used with charging adapter ADP04 this charger offers the possibility to charge Ni-Cd and Ni-MH rod and block batteries of 7.2V to 18V batteries Charger for Makita 18V and 14.4V Lithium-Ion batteries capable of analysing the condition of the battery and charging accordingly. 5 different musical tones alert you when your Battery is fully charged.

The DC18RC Will charge 18v and 14.4v LXT slide battery's in the below times: