Battery Packs - DeWalt DW9116 Instruction Manual

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• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting
any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard household
electrical power (120V/127V/220V). Do not attempt to use it
on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular
charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
Chargers
The DW9116 charger is designed to charge D
packs with voltage from 7.2 up to 18 volts in about 60 minutes.
This charger requires no adjustment and is designed to be as
easy as possible to operate. Simply place your battery pack into
the receptacle of a plugged in charger and it will automatically
charge the pack.

Battery Packs

When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include cata-
log number and voltage: Extended Run-Time battery packs deliver
25% more run-time than standard battery packs.
NOTE: Your tool will accept either standard or Extended Run Time
battery packs. However, be sure to select proper voltage.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before
using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions
below. Then follow charging procedures outlined.
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• 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
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does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is
broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If 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.)
• Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool
boxes along with other metal objects. Battery pack could be
short circuited causing damage to the battery pack and possibly
causing severe burns or fire.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
• 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 105°F (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never attempt to open the bat-
tery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or dam-
aged, do not insert into charger. Electric shock or electrocution may
result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to service cen-
ter for recycling.
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 batter-
ies can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadver-
tently come in contact with conductive materials such as
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