DeWalt XRP DC980 Instruction Manual page 5

tools with large battery packs w ill s tand upright onthe battery pack but
may beeasily k nocked ove_
A CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL
when drilling or driving into walls, floors or wherever live electrical
wires may be encountered! Hold the tool only by insulated grasping
surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill or drive into a live wire.
A CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V.......... volts
Hz ........ hertz
min ......minutes
.... ....direct current
[] ........ Class II Construction
/_ ........ safety alert symbol
A ..........amperes
W .......... watts
"_, ........alternating current
no ........no load speed
.......... earthing terminal
.../min.... revolutions per minute
BPM ................ beats per minute
Important Safety Instructions
for Battery Packs
Your tool uses either a 12, 14.4 or 18 Volt DEWALT battery pack. When
ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog num-
ber and voltage: Extended Run-Time battery packs deliver 25% more
run-time than standard battery packs.
NOTE: Your tool will accept either standard or Extended Run Time
battery packs. However, be sure to select proper 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely dam-
aged 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 wate_
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinega_
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 potas-
sium hydroxide.)
• Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool
boxes along with other metal objects. Battery pack could be
short circuited causing damage to the battery pack and possibly
causing severe bums or fire.
• Charge the battery packs only in 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 105°F (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
A DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason.
If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charg-
e_ Electric shock or electrocution may result. Damaged battery packs
should be returned to 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
_, CAUTION: Battery pack must be securely attached to tool. If bat-
tery pack is detached, personal injury may result.