Battery Pack; Storage Recommendations - DeWalt DCH363 Original Instructions Manual

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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.
Transportation
D WALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping
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regulations as prescribed by industry and legal
standards which include UN Recommendations on
the Transport of Dangerous Goods; International
Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods
(IMDG) Regulations, and the European Agreement
Concerning The International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road (ADR). Lithium-ion cells and
batteries have been tested to section 38.3 of the UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria.
In most instances, shipping a D
will be excepted from being classified as a fully
regulated Class 9 Hazardous material. In general, the
two instances that require shipping Class 9 are:
1. Air shipping more than two D
battery packs when the package contains only
battery packs (no tools), and
2. Any shipment containing a lithium-ion battery
with an energy rating greater than 100 watt hours
(Wh). All lithium-ion batteries have the watt hour
rating marked on the pack.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered
excepted or fully regulated, it is the shipper's
responsibility to consult the latest regulations for
packaging, labeling/marking and documentation
requirements.
Transporting batteries can possibly cause fire if the
battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with
conductive materials. When transporting batteries,
make sure that the battery terminals are protected
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and well insulated from materials that could contact
them and cause a short circuit.
The information provided in this section of the manual
is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate
at the time the document was created. However,
no warranty, expressed or implied, is given. It is
the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities
comply with the applicable regulations.

Battery Pack

BATTERY TYPE
The DCH363 and DCH364 operate on 36 volt Li-Ion
battery packs.

Storage Recommendations

1. The best storage place is one that is cool and
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or
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:
WALT battery pack
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WALT lithium-ion
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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.
NOTE: Li-Ion battery packs should be fully
charged when stored.
charger. Under proper conditions, they can be
stored for up to 5 years.
Read instruction manual before use.
See Technical Data for charging time
Do not expose to water
Do not probe with conductive objects
Do not charge damaged battery packs
Do not use damaged chargers
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C