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WARNING:
Fire hazard. Do not store or carry
the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed
battery terminals.
For example, do not place the battery pack in
aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with
loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
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 (e.g., packed in suitcases and carry-on
luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So
when transporting individual battery packs, make sure that the battery
terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.
Transportation
Your D
e
WALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping regulations
as prescribed by industry and legal standards, including UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; International
Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations,
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Regulations, and
U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations. Lithium-ion cells and
batteries have been tested to section 38.3 of the UN Recommendations
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria.
The shipping or transportation of the battery in this product is restricted
and may be classified as a Class 9 Hazardous material.
SHIPPING BY AIRPLANE (BY AIR) OR SHIP (BY SEA)
• Contact your carrier for up to date instructions. Have your contents
(including the battery) with you when contacting them. The
specifications written on them will be needed to prepare them for
shipment, pack them in a compliant box, and properly label the box.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and
then follow charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•
Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust.
Inserting or removing the battery pack from the
charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT
modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non-
compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing
serious personal injury.
Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of batteries and chargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated D
e
WALT chargers.
•
DO NOT
splash or immerse in water or other liquids. If appliance
does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours before using.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105 °F (40 °C)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
For
best life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the
trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the
ON position.
WARNING:
Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage
the 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
(e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged
battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling.
