Important Safety Instructions For Battery Packs; Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers - DeWalt DWC709 Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Packs
Your tool uses either a 9.6, 12 or 14.4 Volt D
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog
number 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.
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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.
• 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 water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
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
potassium 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 burns or fire.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
WALT battery pack.
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WALT chargers.
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• 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).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into charger. 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: 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. without battery cap. 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.
CAUTION: Battery pack must be securely attached to tool. If
battery pack is detached, personal injury may result.
Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Chargers
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safety instructions for battery chargers.