switch in the ON position.
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.
Do not expose the battery pack or tool/appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause an explosion.
If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash the 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 respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert it into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the 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 (e.g.,
pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center
for recycling.
Transportation
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. 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 prohibits transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes in carry-
on baggage UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when
transporting individual battery packs, 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 checked baggage.
shipping the DeWALT FlEXVOlT™ Battery
The DeWALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: Use and shipping.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT™ battery stands alone or is in a DeWALT 20V Max* product, it will operate as a
20V Max* battery. When the FLEXVOLT™ battery is in a 60V Max* or a 120V Max* (two 60V Max* batteries)
product, it will operate as a 60V Max* battery.
shipping Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT™ battery, the battery is in Shipping Mode. Strings of
cells are electrically disconnected within the pack resulting in three batteries with a lower Watt-hour (Wh) rating as
compared to one battery with a higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of three batteries with the lower Watt
hour rating can exempt the pack from certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher Watt hour
batteries. The battery label indicates two Watt-hour ratings (see example). Depending on how the battery is shipped,
the appropriate Watt-hour rating must be used to determine the applicable shipping requirements. If utilizing the
shipping cap, the pack will be considered 3 batteries at the Watt-hour rating indicated for “Shipping”. If shipping
without the cap or in a tool, the pack will be considered one battery at the Watt-hour rating indicated next to “Use”.
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