DeWalt DC515 User Manual page 28

E N G L I S H
or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced
with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped
on). Electric shock or electrocution may
result. Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service centre 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 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.)
Battery Pack
BATTERY TYPE
The DC515 operates on 18 Volt NiCd and NiMH
battery packs.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and
dry, away from direct sunlight and excess heat or
cold. For optimum battery performance and life,
store battery packs at room temperature when
not in use.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or
charger. Under proper conditions, they can be
stored for up to 5 years.
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Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the
labels on the charger and the battery pack show the
following pictographs:
Read instruction manual
before use.
Battery charging.
Battery charged.
Battery defective.
Hot/cold pack delay.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Use only with D WALT battery packs;
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others may burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Charge only between 4° C and 40° C.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
Do not incinerate the battery pack
NiMH and NiCd+.
Charges NiMH and NiCd
battery packs.
See technical data for charging time.