DeWalt DCMBL562 Original Instructions Manual page 29

Transportation

WARNING:
batteries can possibly cause fire if the battery terminals
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 regulations
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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
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. Furthermore, due to regulation complexities, D
not recommend air shipping lithium-ion battery packs alone
regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments of tools with batteries
(combo kits) can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt Hour
rating of the battery pack is no greater than 100 Whr.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted or fully
regulated, it is the shipper's responsibility to consult the latest
regulations for packaging, labeling/marking and documentation
requirements.
The information provided in this section of the manual is
provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time
the document was created. However, no warranty, expressed or
implied, is given. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its
activities comply with the applicable regulations.
Transporting the FLEXVOLT
battery has two modes: Use and
The D WALT FLEXVOLT
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Transport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT
a D WALT 18V product, it will operate as an 18V battery. When
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the FLEXVOLT battery is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V batteries)
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product, it will operate as a 54V battery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT
battery, the battery is in Transport mode. Keep the cap for
shipping.
When in Transport mode, strings
of cells are electrically
disconnected within the pack
resulting in 3 batteries with a
lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1 battery with a
Fire hazard. Transporting
WALT battery pack will be
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Battery
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battery stands alone or is in
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higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of 3 batteries
with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from
certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher
Watt hour batteries.
For example, the Transport
Wh rating might indicate
3 x 36 Wh, meaning 3
batteries of 36 Wh each.
The Use Wh rating might
indicate 108 Wh (1 battery implied).
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away
from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. For optimum
battery performance and life, store battery packs at room
temperature when not in use.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged
battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for
optimal results.
nOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted
of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels
on the charger and the battery pack may show the following
pictographs:
Read instruction manual before use.
See Technical Data for charging time.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C.
Only for indoor use.
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Discard the battery pack with due care for the
environment.
Charge D
D WALT chargers. Charging battery packs other
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than the designated D
D WALT charger may make them burst or lead to
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other dangerous situations.
Example of Use and Transport Label Marking
WALT battery packs only with designated
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WALT batteries with a
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