Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers - DeWalt DCV581H Instruction Manual

• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if
exposed to spark or flame.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable
Corp oration) Seal on the nickel cadmium, nickel metal
hydride or 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 D WALT. In some areas, it is illegal to
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place spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride 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 D
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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 cadmium, nickel metal
hydride or lithium ion batteries to an authorized D
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 Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.
Using Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode
(NiCd/NiMH only)
The automatic Tune-Up™ Mode equalizes or balances the individual
cells in the battery pack allowing it to function at peak capacity.
Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or after 10 charge/
discharge cycles or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same
Battery Recycling
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amount of work. To use the automatic Tune-Up™, place the battery
pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours. The charger will
cycle through the following modes.
1. The red light will blink continuously indicating that the 1-hour
charge cycle has started.
2. When the 1-hour charge cycle is complete, the light will stay on
continuously and will no longer blink. This indicates that the pack
is fully charged and can be used at this time.
3. If the pack is left in the charger after the initial 1-hour charge,
the charger will begin the Automatic Tune-Up mode. This mode
continues up to 8 hours or until the individual cells in the battery
pack are equalized. The battery pack is ready for use and can be
removed at any time during the Tune-Up mode.
4. Once the Automatic Tune Up mode is complete, the charger will
begin a maintenance charge; the red indicator will remain lit.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the charger, battery pack and product using the
battery pack.
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at recessed
terminals of the tower port. Do not probe with conductive objects.
Electric shock or electrocution may result.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the
charger. Electric shock may result.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
D WALT rechargeable battery packs. Other types of batteries may
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overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and property damage.