DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS388 Manual page 9

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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
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explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when

lithium-ion battery packs are burned.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye
dust mask when performing this procedure.

for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
property damage.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.

irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek medical
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
Denotes risk of electric shock.
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part of the tool into a liquid.

WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable
Denotes risk of fire.
Optional Accessories
if exposed to spark or flame.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for
SAW
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by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged,
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WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
accessories should be used with this product.
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
serious injury.
damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with
Consult your dealer for further information on the dust mask when performing this procedure.
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in

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a hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or electrocution
appropriate accessories.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
property damage.

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may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
Protecting the Environment
Denotes risk of electric shock.
service centre for recycling.
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-

Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
Denotes risk of fire.
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
battery pack so that metal objects can contact
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
power tool.
household waste.
exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place
part of the tool into a liquid.
Work Area Safety
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit Products and batteries contain materials that can
Optional Accessories
 a)
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all

areas invite accidents.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on
b)
Do not operate power tools in explosive
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
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a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
www.2helpU.com. of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
serious injury.
or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
To reduce the risk of injury, only D personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
Rechargeable Battery Pack SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
may ignite the dust or fumes.
property damage.
accessories should be used with this product.
knocked over.

c)
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Keep children and bystanders away while operating
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
Consult your dealer for further information on the
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Transportation
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
appropriate accessories.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting batteries can
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
Electrical Safety
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
Denotes risk of fire.
Protecting the Environment
possibly cause fire if the battery terminals inadvertently
power tool.
a)
our environment:
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
come in contact with conductive materials. When
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
General Power Tool Safety Warnings Work Area Safety Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
transporting batteries, make sure that the battery
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
a) the tool.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
terminals are protected and well insulated from materials
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
household waste.
areas invite accidents.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
electric shock.
b)
Products and batteries contain materials that can
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be Do not operate power tools in explosive
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
D WALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping
b)
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be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
recycled or disposed of properly.
serious injury.
regulations as prescribed by industry and legal standards which
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
include UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
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refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
may ignite the dust or fumes.
Goods; International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
if your body is earthed or grounded.
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c)
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Keep children and bystanders away while operating
Goods Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods
c)
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
Rechargeable Battery Pack
(IMDG) Regulations, and the European Agreement Concerning
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
Electrical Safety
The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).
electric shock.
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
power tool.
a)
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
Lithium-ion cells and batteries have been tested to section 38.3
d)
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
Work Area Safety modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
a)
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
our environment:
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
areas invite accidents.
In most instances, shipping a D
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
electric shock.
b)
Do not operate power tools in explosive
excepted from being classified as a fully regulated Class 9
risk of electric shock.
the tool.
b)
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
Hazardous Material. In general, only shipments containing a e)
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
lithium-ion battery with an energy rating greater than 100 Watt
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
may ignite the dust or fumes.
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
recycled or disposed of properly.
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c)
Keep children and bystanders away while operating
f)
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
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c)
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
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Hours (Wh) will require being shipped as fully regulated Class 9.
All lithium-ion batteries have the Watt Hour rating marked on
the pack. Furthermore, due to regulation complexities, D
does not recommend air shipping lithium-ion battery packs
alone regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments of tools with
batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt
Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater than 100 Whr.
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.
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.
Transporting the FlEXVOlT
The D WALT FLEXVOLT battery has two modes: Use and
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Transport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT
a D WALT 18/20V product, it will operate as an 18/20V battery.
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When the FLEXVOLT battery is in a 54/60V or a 108/120V (two
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54/60V batteries) product, it will operate as a 54/60V battery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT
battery, the battery is in transport mode. Keep the cap for
shipping.
When in Transport mode, strings
of cells are electrically
disconnected within the pack
resulting in 3 batteries with a
lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1 battery with a
higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of 3 batteries
with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from
certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher
Watt hour batteries.
Transport Wh rating
indicates 3 x 36 Wh,
meaning 3 batteries of 36
Watt hours each. The Use
Watt hour rating indicates
108 Watt hours (1 battery implied).
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and 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.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged
battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for
optimal results.
nOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted
of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before
use.
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Battery
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battery stands alone or is in
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Example of Use and Transport Label Marking
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