Electrical Safety - DeWalt DCB113 Original Instructions Manual

English
may present a risk of injury to yourself
and/or others.
• The location at which the charger is
used should be clean and dry. Use in a
dirt or wet area could result in risk of fire,
electric shock, or electrocution.
• Disconnect the charger from the
outlet before attempting any
cleaning. This will reduce the risk of
electric shock. Removing the battery pack
will not reduce this risk.
• Do not disassemble charger; take
it to an authorised service centre
when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk
of electrical shock, electrocution or fire.
• Do not operate charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way.
Take it to an authorised service centre.
Chargers
D WALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
e
as easy as possible to operate.

Electrical Safety

The charger has been designed for one voltage only. Always
check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your
charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D WALT charger is double insulated in
e
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
D WALT or an authorised service organisation.
e

WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earth terminal.
4
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
Battery Packs
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include
catalogue number and voltage.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before
using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions
below. Then follow charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres,
•
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Never force battery pack into charger. Do not modify
battery pack in any way to fit into a non‑compatible
charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious
personal injury.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may fall below 4 ˚C (34 ˚F) (such
as outside sheds or metal buildings in winter), or reach
or exceed 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) (such as outside sheds or metal
buildings in summer).
• 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.

WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for
any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged,
do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
; the maximum length
2
WALT chargers.
e