Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - DeWalt Klein Tools BAT20-G Series Instruction Manual

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9) Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs

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 DeWALT rechargeable battery packs.
Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and property damage.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the charger can be shorted
by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal
chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger
before attempting to clean.
• When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart
at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
• 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.
• 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-
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.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated DeWALT chargers.
• 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 reach or exceed 104°F (40°C)
(such as 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.
• 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 persist, seek
medical attention.
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.
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 (e.g., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) 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.
WARNING: BURN HAZARD. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
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