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cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Electric shock or electrocution
may result. Damaged battery packs
should be returned to service center for
recycling.
WARNING: Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If battery
pack case is cracked or damaged, do
not insert into charger. Do not crush,
drop or damage battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger that has
received a sharp blow, been dropped,
run over or damaged in any way (i.e.,
pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer,
stepped on). Damaged battery packs
should be returned to service center
for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place
tool on its side on a stable surface
where it will not cause a tripping or
falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the
battery pack but may be easily knocked
over.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
NICKEL CADMIUM (NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE (NiMH)
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery pack can explode in a fire.
A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack
cells may occur under extreme usage or
temperature conditions. This does not indicate a
failure.
However, if the outer seal is broken:
a. And the battery liquid gets on your skin,
immediately wash with soap and water for
several minutes.
b. And the battery liquid gets into your eyes,
flush
minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
(Medical note: The liquid is 25-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide.)
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LITHIUM ION
(LI ION)
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out.
fumes and materials are created when lithium
ion battery packs are burned.
If batte
ry contents come into contact with the
skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and
water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse
water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until
irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed,
the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture
of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms
persists, seek medical attention.
WARNING:
Battery cap (fig. 3)
A protective cap is supplied to cover the contacts of
a detached battery pack. Without the protective cap
in place, loose metal objects could short circuit the
contacts, causing a fire hazard and damaging the
battery pack.
Take off the protective cap ( m ) before placing
the battery pack ( i ) in the charger or tool.
Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack from
the charger or tool.
Make sure the protective cap is in place
before storing or carrying a detached
battery pack.
Inserting and removing bits (fig. 4)
Open the chuck by turning the sleeve ( n )
counterclockwise and insert the bit shank.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
removing the battery from the charger may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Charge the battery packs only in D
E
WALT
chargers.
DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
liquids.
Do not store or use the tool and battery
pack in locations where the temperature
may reach or exceed 40˚ C (105° F) (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or
them with clean water for a minimum of 10
The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic
Burn hazard. Battery liquid
may be flammable if exposed to spark or
flame.
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