DeWalt DC901-XE Instruction Manual page 7

• The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power.
Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
• We recommend the use of a residual current device with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
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Introduction
The DC9000-XE charger is designed to charge D
1 hour. This charger requires no adjustment and is designed to be as easy as possible
to operate. Simply place your battery pack into the receptacle of a plugged in charger
and it will automatically charge the pack.
Important Safety Instruction for Battery Packs
WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and all manuals originally supplied
with tool before using the charger.
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and
voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and
battery packs.
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 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 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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 (105°F) (such as outside sheds
or metal buildings in summer).
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). Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center
for recycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. 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. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals
inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins,
hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material
Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on
airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly
protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure
that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on
the lithium ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to
recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life
have already been paid by D WALT.
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RBRC™ in cooperation with D WALT and other battery users, has
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established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of spent lithium
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