Battery Packs - DeWalt DCF809 Original Instructions Manual

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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.
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• 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 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
damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a
hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or electrocution
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may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned
to service centre for recycling.
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
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.
Transportation
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possibly cause fire if the battery terminals
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inadvertently come in contact with conductive
materials. When transporting batteries, make sure that
the battery terminals are protected and well insulated
from materials that could contact them and cause a
short circuit. NOTE: Lithium-ion batteries should not be
put in checked baggage.
D WALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping
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regulations as prescribed by industry and legal standards
which include UN Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods; International Air Transport
Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous
Goods
(IMDG) Regulations, and the European Agreement
Concerning The International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road (ADR). Lithium-ion cells and batteries
have been tested to section 38.3 of the UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria.
In most instances, shipping a D
be excepted from being classified as a fully regulated
Class 9 Hazardous Material. In general, only shipments
containing a lithium-ion battery with an energy rating
greater than 100 Watt Hours (Wh) will require being
shipped as fully regulated Class 9. All lithium-ion
batteries have the Watt Hour rating marked on the pack.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the
boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys,
etc.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting batteries can
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