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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LITHIUM ION (LI-ION)
• 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. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when lithium ion battery packs
are burned.
• If battery contents come into contact with the
skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and
water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water
over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation
ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery
electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic
carbonates and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms
persists, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be
flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the lithium ion batteries (or battery packs)
indicate that the costs to recycle these batteries (or
battery packs) at the end of their useful life have
already been paid by DEWALT. In some areas, it is il-
legal to place spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hy-
dride or lithium ion batteries in the trash or municipal
solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides
an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with DEWALT and other bat-
tery users, has established programs in the United
States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent
nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion
batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve
natural resources by returning the spent nickel cad-
mium and nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride
or lithium ion batteries to an authorized DEWALT
service center or to your local retailer for recycling.
You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Recharge-
able Battery Recycling Corporation.
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BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions for All Bat-
tery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual con-
tains important safety and operating instructions for
battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on charger, battery pack, and
product using battery pack.
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are
present at charging terminals. Do not probe with
conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution
may result.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any
liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of
injury, charge only DEWALT rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage.
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 materials of a conductive
nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, alumi-
num 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 at-
tempting 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 de-
signed to work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses
other than charging DEWALT rechargeable
batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire,
electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when discon-
necting charger. This will reduce risk of damage to
electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not
be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise sub-
jected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is abso-
lutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocu-
tion.
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