Battery Packs - DeWalt DW0240 Instruction Manual

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Battery Packs

Your tool uses a 24.0 Volt D
replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and
voltage.
• 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.
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under
extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a
failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on
your skin –
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water
for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention.
(MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is 25%-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide.)
• Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immediately
discontinue use and do not recharge.
• Do not carry extra "charged battery packs" in aprons, pockets, or tool
boxes along with other metal objects. Battery pack could be short
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circuited causing damage to the battery pack and possibly causing
severe burn or fire.
• Charge D WALT battery packs only in D
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DO NOT probe pack with conductive objects.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
• Maintain clean and open vent holes.
• NOTE: Review and observe all of the "Important Charging Notes" in
the D WALT charger instruction manual
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CAUTION: The batteries in your battery pack are the
nickel–cadmium type. Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by
the Environmental Protection Agency. Before disposing of damaged or
worn out Nickel–Cadmium battery packs, check with your state
Environmental Protection Agency to find out about special restrictions
on the disposal of these battery packs or return them to a D
certified service center for recycling.
NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use
whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap
before placing battery in charger or tool.
WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so
that metal objects can contact exposed battery
terminals. For example, do not place battery in
aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes,
drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
without battery cap. Without cap in place, battery
could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or
battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have
already been paid by D WALT. In some areas, it is illegal
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to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
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