Safety Instructions; Battery Packs - DeWalt DCF899 Instruction Manual

soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
_,WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
Always use NIOSH/OSHA appmved respiratory protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection
that conforms to ANSi $12.6 ($3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
ACAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable
surface where it will not cause a tripping or failing hazard.
Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery
pack but may be easily knocked ove_
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ............ volts
Hz .......... hertz
min ........ minutes
- -- or DC... direct current
_) .......... Class I Construction
(grounded)
[] .......... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min... per minute
BPM ...... beats per minute
IPM ........ impacts per minute
sfpm ...... surface feet per minute
SPM ...... strokes per minute
A ............... amperes
W .............. watts
or AC... altemating current
or AC/DC...altemating
or direct current
no ............. no load speed
n ............... rated speed
G .............. earthing terminal
_, .............. safety alert symbol
............. visible radiation
RPM ......... revolutions per
minute
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
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 DEWALT 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 104 °F (40 °C)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For
best fife 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.
i_ 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 charge_ Do not crush, drop or damage the battery