Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers - DeWalt DC608-XE Instruction Manual

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.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp oration) Seal on the
nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries (or battery packs)
indicate that the costs to recycle these batteries (or battery packs) at
the end of their useful life have already been paid by D
areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel cadmium and nickel metal
hydride batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the
RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with D WALT and other battery users, has established
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programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel
cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries. Help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel cadmium and nickel metal
hydride batteries to an authorized D WALT service center or to your local retailer for
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recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where
to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions
for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger,
battery pack, and product using battery pack.
DANGER: Electrocution Hazard. 230 Volts are present at charging terminals. Do not
probe with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result.
WARNING: Shock Hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric
shock may result.
CAUTION: Burn Hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power
supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign
material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel
wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no
battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the
ones in this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to
work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D
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rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock
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or electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk
of damage to electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire
Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the
capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge.
When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each
individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
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