Additional Specific Safety Rules
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the fastener may contact
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hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
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Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
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Wear safety goggles or other eye protection. Hammering and drilling operations cause chips to fly. Flying particles can
cause permanent eye damage.
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Accessories and tools get hot during operation. Wear gloves when touching them.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
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moving parts.
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Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by tool action may be harmful to your hands and arms.
Use gloves to provide extra cushion and limit exposure by taking frequent rest periods.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
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ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
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NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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lead from lead-based paints,
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
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arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
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Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay
on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling
hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
or AC ........... alternating current
Hz ....................... hertz
or AC/DC .... alternating or direct current
min ..................... minutes
...................... Class II Construction (double insulated)
or DC ...... direct current
n o ....................... no load speed
...................... Class I Construction (grounded)
n ......................... rated speed
…/min .............. per minute
...................... earthing terminal
BPM .................... beats per minute
..................... safety alert symbol
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
..................... visible radiation
RPM .................... revolutions per minute
..................... wear respiratory protection
sfpm ................... surface feet per minute
..................... wear eye protection
SPM .................... strokes per minute
..................... wear hearing protection
A ......................... amperes
..................... read all documentation
W ........................ watts
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions
below and then follow charging procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog
number and voltage.
Your tool uses a D
WALT charger. Be sure to read all safety instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart at the end
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of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions for the battery pack, charger and power tool. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Inserting or removing the battery pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non-
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compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious personal injury. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of batteries and chargers.
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Charge the battery packs only in designated D
WALT chargers.
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DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
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Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104 °F (40 °C)
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(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the
ON position.
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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
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned.
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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.
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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.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or
charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery
terminals. For example, do not place the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with
loose nails, screws, keys, etc. 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
in carry-on baggage UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual battery packs,
make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a
short circuit.
Shipping the D
WALT FLEXVOLT™ Battery
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The D
WALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: Use and Shipping.
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Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT™ battery stands alone or is in a D
WALT 20V Max* product, it will operate as a 20V Max*
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battery. When the FLEXVOLT™ battery is in a 60V Max* or a 120V Max* (two 60V Max* batteries) product, it will operate as a 60V
Max* battery.
Shipping Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT™ battery, the battery is in Shipping
Mode. Strings of cells are electrically disconnected within the pack resulting in three batteries
with a lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to one battery with a higher Watt hour rating.
This increased quantity of three batteries with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack
from certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher Watt hour batteries.
The battery label indicates two Watt hour ratings (see example). Depending on how the battery is shipped, the appropriate
Watt hour rating must be used to determine the applicable shipping requirements. If utilizing the shipping cap, the pack will be
considered 3 batteries at the Watt hour rating indicated for “Shipping”. If shipping without the cap or in a tool, the pack will be
considered one battery at the Watt hour rating indicated next to “Use”.
Example of Use and Shipping Label Marking
USE: 120 Wh Shipping: 3 x 40 Wh
For example, Shipping Wh rating might indicate 3 x 40 Wh, meaning 3 batteries of 40 Watt hours each. The Use Wh rating might
indicate 120 Wh (1 battery implied).
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. D)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge
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remaining in the battery pack.
The fuel gauge is an indication of approximate levels of charge remaining in the battery pack according to the
following indicators:
75–100% charged
51–74% charged
< 50% charged
Pack needs to be charged
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button. A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature and end-user application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call 1-800-4-D
WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website
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www.dewalt.com.
The RBRC® Seal
The RBRC® (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or
lithium-ion batteries (or battery packs) indicates 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 place spent nickel
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cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the
Call 2 Recycle® program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
Call 2 Recycle, Inc., in cooperation with D
WALT and other battery users, has established the program in the United States
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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
WALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling
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center for information on where to drop off the spent battery. RBRC® is a registered trademark of Call 2 Recycle, Inc.