DeWalt DW911 Instruction Manual

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DW911 Heavy Duty Work Site Radio/Charger
The DW911 Heavy Duty Work Site Radio/Charger is a combination AM/FM radio and D
charger. The DW911 will charge most D
batteries. Batteries sold separately.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appa-
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso-
lete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the man-
ufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts
inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating
and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.
The double insulation symbol (a square within a square) is intended to alert qualified ser-
vice personnel to use only identical replacement parts in this apparatus.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert.
• The label on your radio/charger may include the following symbols.
V..................volts
Hz................hertz
min ..............minutes
............direct current (DC)
................ Class II Construction
................ earthing terminal
................shock hazard symbol
DW911 Copyright © 2003, 2004 D
WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the "D" shaped air
WALT 7.2 to 18.0 volt batteries except for Univolt
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A ..............amperes
W ..............watts
............alternating current (AC)
F ................fahrenheit Temp.
C................celsius Temp.
..............safety alert symbol
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton! First read the safety instructions
below. Then follow charging notes and procedures.
• 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 bro-
ken 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 min-
utes 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. The 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
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: 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 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 (i.e., packed in
suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when
transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well
insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
• NOTE: The batteries in your battery pack are the nickel–cadmium type. Cadmium is consid-
ered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection Agency. Before disposing of dam-
aged or worn out Nickel–Cadmium battery packs, check with your state Environmental
Protection Agency to find out about special restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs
or return them to a D
• 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: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Electric shock or electrocution may result.
Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center for recycling.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the nickel-
cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or
battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by D
some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmental-
ly conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with D
United States to facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our envi-
ronment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to an
authorized D WALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact
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your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important safety instructions for
D WALT battery chargers.
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• Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charg-
er, battery and product using battery.
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DANGER: 120 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects.
Electric shock or electrocution may result.
WARNING: Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D
WALT batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
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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 mate-
rials 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
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk of damage
to electric plug and cord.
• Make sure 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 an improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is
16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up
the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
Total Extension Cord Length (feet)
25 50
Wire Gauge
18 18
• Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface that
might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger
in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top
and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized service center when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or
fire.
• 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.
• This charger is designed to operate on 120 Volts, 50 Hz AC or DC electrical power . Do
not use any other voltage.
Consult the chart on the back page for compatibility of battery packs and chargers.
Charging Procedure
DANGER: 120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects.
Danger of electric shock or electrocution. Keep battery door closed and latched at all times .
1. Plug the radio/charger into an appropriate AC power outlet or generator.
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WALT certified service center for recycling.
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WALT and other battery users, has established programs in the
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WALT nickel cadmium rechargeable
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Recommended Minimum AWG Size for Extension Cords
75 100 125 150 175
16 16 14 14 12
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