any cleaning solutions. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Battery Packs
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to
include catalogue number and 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 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.
• Never force battery pack into charger. Do not modify
battery pack in any way to fit into a non
‑
compatible
charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious
personal injury.
• 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 fall below 4 ˚C
(34 ˚F) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in
winter), or reach or exceed 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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). Electric shock or
electrocution
may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned
to
service centre for recycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the
battery pack so that metal objects can contact
exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place
the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product
kit
boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a
stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or
falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs
will stand upright on the battery pack but may be
easily knocked over.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting 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.
DeWALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping
regulations 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 DeWALT battery pack will
be 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
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