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  1. DEWALT® Launches 20 Volt MAX* Slide Battery Pack with Fuel Gauge

    TOWSON, Md. (Feb. 7, 2012) – Today, DEWALT announces the launch of its new 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Fuel Gauge Battery Packs, available in 1.5 amp hours (Ah) (DCB201) and 3.0 Ah (DCB200). Ideal for all professionals, the new battery packs allow users to quickly and easily determine the level of charge remaining on a 20V MAX* product.

    “End users want to know what they are working with,†said John Castelino, senior product manager, DEWALT. “DEWALT’s new battery pack system is easy to use, robust and allows professionals to answer an important question: Do I have enough juice to get the job done?â€

    DEWALT’s fuel gauge system consists of three green LED lights with a push button activator.  To determine the level of charge, a user simply presses the activation button. Based on the number of lights that illuminate, professionals will be able to determine the level of charge available in the battery pack.

    The push button and gauge is located on the back of the battery packs in a recessed, well protected area. The fuel gauge packs are interchangeable with DEWALT’s 20V MAX* line.

    The new 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Fuel Gauge Battery Packs will be available in June 2012 anywhere DEWALT products are sold. The 1.5 Ah and 3.0 Ah Lithium Ion battery packs are expected to retail for $79 and $99 respectively.

    All DEWALT tools that currently ship with 20V MAX* 3.0 Ah battery packs will be replaced with 20V MAX* 3.0 Ah battery packs with fuel gauges. All DEWALT cordless products with brushless motor technology will be sold with battery packs with fuel gauges. For end users looking for additional battery packs, both the 1.5 Ah and the 3.0 Ah battery packs with fuel gauges will be offered as individual stand alone battery packs. DEWALT 20V MAX* Compact Cordless products will continue to be sold with 1.5 Ah battery packs without fuel gauge packs.

    The following SKUs will have DEWALT battery packs with a fuel gauge.

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    About DEWALT;

    DEWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors, nailers, saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more. DEWALT tools can be found nationally and internationally, wherever tools are sold. With more than 1,000 factory-owned and authorized locations, DEWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook and Twitter.

    Summary;

    DEWALT’s new 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Fuel Gauge Battery Packs, offered as 1.5 Ah (DCB201) and 3.0 Ah (DCB200) have an indicator light to show charge capacity and are compatible with all DEWALT 20 Volt MAX* products.

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    Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell how much power your DEWALT batteries have before they run out? Now you can, with the new 20V MAX* Fuel Gauge Packs. Also check out their new Duel Port Combination Charger – it charges all of your DEWALT batteries for 20V MAX* stem and slide pack batteries from 7.2 to 20 volts. http://bit.ly/yqRjBB

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    * With respect to the 20V MAX*: Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.

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    DEWALT® Launches New 20 Volt MAX* Brushless Impact Drivers that Offer 57 Percent Longer Runtime and Industry-First Innovation**

    TOWSON, Md. (Feb. 7, 2012) – Today, DEWALT announces the launch of three new 1/4-inch Impact Drivers (DCF895C2, DCF895L2 and DCF895B) that feature the company’s first-ever Cordless Brushless (BL) Motor technology, which is engineered to achieve maximum runtime. The DEWALT-designed and built BL motor works more efficiently compared to brushed motors, and provides 57 percent longer runtime versus DEWALT brushed impact drivers, and 1.5 times more runtime versus competitors’ impact drivers in a compact, cool-running, durable cordless power tool.

    A brushed motor relies on contact between stationary brushes and a rotating armature to transfer energy from the battery to the motor. These brushes are spring-loaded and apply constant pressure, which causes friction, generates heat and wastes energy. According to Aris Cleanthous, engineering manager at DEWALT, the company’s new BL motor “uses customized electronics and software designed to run the motor at its highest efficiency and performance.†As a result, DEWALT’s BL motor system consumes less energy compared to the company’s brushed motor system, which allows the tool to run longer between charges.

    “I spend a great amount of my time on jobsites talking to end users about their demands in a tool, so I can attest that longer runtime is the primary concern among many professional contractors,†said Jeremy Torok, senior product manager, DEWALT.

    “DEWALT power tool users will find that our new BL has an extended runtime, and therefore lasts longer between charges. This leads to greater productivity on the jobsite and less downtime.â€

    Beyond the improved runtime provided by the new DEWALT BL motor, the new impact drivers include a number of other innovative features designed to help increase productivity. For instance, the units include an innovative push button, 1/4-inch chuck. The chuck accepts 1-inch bit tips and allows contractors to complete one-handed accessory changes with the push of a button. Additionally, the impact drivers feature three LED lights surrounding the chuck with a 20-second delay after trigger release to provide visibility without shadows in dark work areas. Finally, a fuel gauge-equipped battery pack alerts professionals the state of charge of their battery.

    In addition to longer runtime, the new units offer three speeds for enhanced application control that will benefit a variety of professionals. For example, steel stud framers will be able to rely on the third setting (0-2850 RPM; 1,500 inch/pounds Max Torque) for self-tapping screw driving in metal, while remodelers will be able to use the second setting (0-1,900 RPM; 900 inch/pounds Max Torque) for controlled fastening applications such as door hinge installation. Woodworkers and electricians will be able to use the first setting (0-950 RPM; 500 inch/pounds Max Torque) for finish work such as faceplate installation. The electro-mechanical speed selector is easily seen at all times and can be actuated with little effort.

    The new impact drivers are lightweight at only 3.0 pounds (DCF895C2) and 3.6 pounds (DCF895L2). At just 5 1/4 inches in length, the products are the shortest impact drivers DEWALT offers. The tools also incorporate a contoured grip that provides comfort and balance in addition to a metal belt clip, as well as on-board bit storage for convenience.

    The premium (DCF895L2), compact (DCF895C2) and bare (DCF895B) 20 Volt MAX* Brushless Impact Drivers will be available in April 2012 anywhere DEWALT products are sold.

    The DCF895C2 will come with two 1.5 Ah batteries with Fuel Gauges and retail for approximately $279.00, the DCF895L2 will come with two 3.0 Ah Batteries with Fuel Gauges and retail for approximately $349.00 and the DCF895B will be sold without batteries or a charger for roughly $169.00. The 1.5 Ah batteries will come with a two-year limited warranty, one-year free service contract and 90-day money-back guarantee. The 3.0 Ah batteries and tools will come with a three-year limited warranty, one-year free service contract and 90-day money-back guarantee.

    About DEWALT;

    DEWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors, nailers, saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more. DEWALT tools can be found nationally and internationally, wherever tools are sold. With more than 1,000 factory-owned and authorized locations, DEWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook and Twitter.

    Summary;

    The 20 Volt MAX* BL motor Impact Driver comes in three models – a premium unit that features two 3.0 Ah batteries (DCF895L2), a compact version that features two 1.5 Ah batteries (DCF895C2) and a bare tool model (DCF895B). Thanks to the new brushless motor, the impact drivers provide 57 percent more runtime versus DEWALT brushed motors and up to 1.5 times more runtime versus competitors.

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    DEWALT’s new Compact and Premium impact drivers offer leading innovation with their new Brushless Motor and adjustable three-speed motors. The impact drivers offer improved runtime and allow you to pick the right speed for each unique application. See it here: http://bit.ly/xTVlKd

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  3. Hello Everyone,

    I have been searching for an answer to the subject question without success.  I am planning to upgrdae my old 12V DeWalt to the new 20V Li-ion.  I am also interested in the new Black and Decker 20V yard tools such as the LPP120 pole chain saw and LST220 line trimmer.  Does anyone know for sure if the new batteries from DeWalt and Black and Decker will interchange physically.  They look very similar but is there any intentional non-interchangeable physical differences preventing use between the product families?  I have found only limited product in stores and haven't been able to verify.

    Thanks in advance  :)

    NOT EVEN CLOSE.

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  4. The DCD950 is XRP5 NiCd. Meaning it is the 5th generation of XRP from Dewalt. DCD970 is the XRP5 Lithium version. Like Kjones said, the DCD950 and DCD970 are identical drill's. Only difference is the battery that come's packaged with the drill.

    The DCD951 is XRP3 and resembles the DC988, I'm pretty sure it is a DC988.

  5. Those don't look like they were used gently.  They are guaranteed tough, not guaranteed to go through Heck and back!

    Good luck finding any manufacture who would warranty a tool that look's like that. They don't crack like that on there own, those took a hefty drop or two.

    Those drill's have been left out in the element's as well. Corrosion build up on the magnesium casing. I can see all kind's of gunk on the motor housing. Take better care of your tools buddy, and they will take care of you.

    You could always take advantage of DEWALT's GRC. The GRC for the DC988 is $99. You could have them both back in brand new condition and running well for $200. Or you could throw on a new clamshell yourself in about 6 minutes. Nano base is $11.45, and NiCd base is $9.98 for the pair. The gear case that you cracked will set you back $55.

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