DeWalt DCLE34033 Manual page 14

follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
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electric shock or injury.
Battery and Charger Safety
WARNING: Batteries can explode, or leak,
and can cause injury or fire. To reduce
this risk:
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
procedures outlined. When ordering replacement
battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number
and voltage.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
for All Battery Packs
WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, and cautionary markings for the
battery pack, charger and product. 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
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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.
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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
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D WALT chargers.
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DO NOT splash or immerse in water or
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other liquids.
DO NOT allow water or any liquid to enter
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battery pack.
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Do not store or use the tool and battery pack
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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
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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 a battery pack or appliance
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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
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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
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respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to
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spark or flame.
Never attempt to open the battery pack for
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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.