DeWalt DXSP190681 Instruction Manual page 6

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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 DEWALT charger. Be sure to read all
safety instructions before using your charger. Consult
the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of
chargers and battery packs.
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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Do not expose battery pack or tool/appliance
to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause
explosion.
• 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
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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: 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.
Shipping the DEWALT FLEXVOLT™ Battery
The DEWALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: Use
and Shipping.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT™ battery stands alone
or is in a DEWALT 20V Max* product, it will operate as
a 20V Max* 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).