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NOTE:
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use
whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap
before placing battery in charger or tool.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so
that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals.
For
example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes,
product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys,
etc. without battery cap.
Transporting batteries can possibly
cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in
contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins,
hand tools and the like.
The US Department of Transportation
Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in
commerce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS
they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual
batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from
materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
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 ou
t. 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 them with clean water for a
minimum of 10 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.
The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned.
• If battery 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:
Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or
flame.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp oration) Seal on the
nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries (or
battery packs) indicate that the costs to recycle these batteries (or
battery packs) at the end of their useful life have already been paid
by D
E
WALT. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries in the trash or municipal solid
waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious
alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with D
E
WALT and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries. Help protect our environment
and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel cadmium and nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries to an authorized D
E
WALT
service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local
recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
Important Safety Instructions for all Battery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
This manual contains important safety and operating
instruc tions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger,
battery pack, and product using battery pack.
DANGER:
Electrocution hazard. 240 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not
probe with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result.
WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock
may result.
