Important Safety Instructions For Battery Packs; Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers - DeWalt DW955 Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions for
Battery Packs
Your tool uses either an 18 Volt D
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. Batteries
slowly lose their charge when they are not on the charger, the best
place to keep your battery is on the charger at all times.
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.)
• 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 105°F (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
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DANGER: 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: 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. Without cap in place, battery could short circuit
causing fire or burns or damage to battery.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp
oration) Seal on the nickel-cadmium 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. In some areas, it is illegal to
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place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC™ program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with D
established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of
spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium
battery to an authorized D WALT service center or to your local retailer
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for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent battery.
Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety instructions for battery chargers.
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WALT and other battery users, has
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