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• 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
personalinjury.
• Charge the battery packs only in De WALTchargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or otherliquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature
may fall below 4˚C (39.2˚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 insummer).
• 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 areburned.
• 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
15minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is
composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithiumsalts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If
symptoms persists, seek medicalattention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark orflame.
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 forrecycling.
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 knockedover.
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 checkedbaggage.
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 38.3of the UN Recommendations on the Transport
of Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests andCriteria.
In most instances, shipping a DeWALT battery pack will be excepted from being classified as a
fully regulated Class 9Hazardous Material. In general, only shipments containing a lithium‑ion
battery with an energy rating greater than 100Watt Hours (Wh) will require being shipped
as fully regulated Class 9. All lithium‑ion batteries have the Watt Hour rating marked on the
pack. Furthermore, due to regulation complexities, DeWALT does not recommend air shipping
lithium‑ion battery packs alone regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments of tools with
batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt Hour rating of the battery
pack is no greater than 100Wh.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted or fully regulated, it is the
shipper's responsibility to consult the latest regulations for packaging, labeling/marking and
documentationrequirements.
The information provided in this section of the manual is provided in good faith and believed
to be accurate at the time the document was created. However, no warranty, expressed or
implied, is given. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with the
applicableregulations.
Transporting the FLEXVOLT
TM
Battery
The DeWALT FLEXVOLT
TM
battery has two modes: Use andTransport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT
TM
battery stands alone or is in a DeWALT 18V product, it
will operate as an 18V battery. When the FLEXVOLT
TM
battery is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V
batteries) product, it will operate as a 54Vbattery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT
TM
battery, the battery is in
Transport mode. Keep the cap forshipping.
When in Transport mode, strings of cells are electrically
disconnected within the pack resulting in 3batteries with a
lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1battery with a
higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of 3batteries
with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from certain shipping regulations that
are imposed upon the higher Watt hour batteries.
For example, the Transport Wh rating might indicate
3x36Wh, meaning 3batteries of 36Wh each. The Use
Wh rating might indicate 108Wh (1batteryimplied).
Example of Use and Transport Label Marking
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess
heat or cold. For optimum battery performance and life, store battery packs at room
temperature when not inuse.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool, dry
place out of the charger for optimalresults.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels on the charger and the battery
pack may show the followingpictographs:
L
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
p
See Technical Data for chargingtime.
q
Do not probe with conductiveobjects.
r
Do not charge damaged batterypacks.
s
Do not expose towater.
t
Have defective cords replacedimmediately
u
Charge only between 4˚C and 40˚C.
v
Only for indooruse.
x
Discard the battery pack with due care for theenvironment.
y
Charge battery packs only with designated DeWALT chargers. Charging battery packs
other than the designated DeWALT batteries with a DeWALT charger may make them
burst or lead to other dangeroussituations.
z
Do not incinerate the batterypack.
B
USE (without transport cap). Example: Wh rating indicates 108Wh (1battery with
108Wh).
A
TRANSPORT (with built‑in transport cap). Example: Wh rating indicates 3x 36Wh
(3batteries of 36Wh).
Battery Type
The DCS781 operates on a 54volt batterypack.
These battery packs may be used: DCB546, DCB547, DCB548. Refer to Technical Data for
moreinformation.
Package Contents
The packagecontains:
1 DCS781 mitre saw
1 Stabilizer bar
1
DeWALT 305 mm diameter saw blade
2 Base extensions
1 Material clamp
1 Charger (Kit only)
1 Battery (Kit only)
In bag:
1 Dust bag
1 Blade wrench
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior tooperation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.