DeWalt DC300 Instruction Manual page 8

slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger
in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated
through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger
to any surface. The charger is intended to use on a flat, stable
surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug -- have
them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger ff it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an
authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized
service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution
or fire.
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting
any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard household
electrical power (120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on
any other voltage.
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Introduction
The DC9000 charger is designed to charge DEWALT battery packs
in approximately 1 hour. This charger requires no adjustment and
is designed to be as easy as possible to operate. Simply place your
battery pack into the receptacle of a plugged in charger and it will
automatically charge the pack.
Important Safety Instruction for
Battery Packs
A WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and manuals
originally supplied with tool before using the charger.
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include
catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart on the last page of
this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
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. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
fithium ion battery packs are burned.
• 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.
• ff battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water, ff battery
liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15
minutes or until irritation ceases, ff 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
A WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if
exposed to spark or flame.
• Charge the battery packs only in DEWALT chargers.