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may reach or exceed 40˚ C (105° F) (such as
outside
sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never
attempt
to open the battery pack for
any
reason. If battery pack case is
cracked
or damaged, do not insert into
charge
r. Electric shock or electrocution
may
result. Damaged battery packs
should
be returned to service center for
recycling
.
WARNING: Never attempt to open the
batte
ry 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). Damaged battery packs
should
be returned to service center
for
recycling.
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
batte
ry packs will stand upright on the
batte
ry pack but may be easily knocked
ove
r.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NICKEL CADMIUM
(NiCd)
OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH)
• 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:
a.
and the battery liquid gets on your skin,
immediately
wash with soap and water for
several
minutes.
b. and the 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.)
SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION
(LI
ION)
• 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
respirato
ry irritation. Provide fresh air. If
symptoms
persists, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid
may
be flammable if exposed to spark
or
flame.
Battery Cap (fig. 3)
A protective battery cap is supplied to cover the
contacts
of a detached battery pack. Without the
protective cap in place, loose metal objects could
short
circuit the contacts, causing a fire hazard and
damaging
the battery pack.
1. Take off the protective battery cap before
placing
the battery pack in the charger
or
tool (fig. 3A).
2. Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately
after removing the battery pack
from the charger or tool (fig. 3B).
WARNING: Make sure the protective
batte
ry cap is in place before storing or
car
rying a detached battery pack.
Battery Pack (fig. 1)
BATTERY TYPE
The
DC927 operates on 18 volt battery packs.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and
dry
away from direct sunlight and excess heat
or
cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or
charge
r. Under proper conditions, they can be
sto
red for 5 years or more.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual,
the
labels on the charger and the battery pack show
the
following pictographs:
Read instruction manual
befo
re use.
Battery charging
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