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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
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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
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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
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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.
CAUTION:
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D
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rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
CAUTION:
Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power
supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign
material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel
wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no
battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the
ones in this manual.
The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to
work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D
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rechargeable batteries
. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock
or electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
This will reduce risk
of damage to electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary.
Use
of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or
electrocution.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
