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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 respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air.
If symptoms persists, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid
may be flammable if exposed to spark
or flame.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting
batteries can possibly cause fire if the
battery terminals inadvertently come in
contact with conductive materials. When
transporting batteries, make sure that
the battery terminals are protected and
well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.
DeWALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping regulations
as prescribed by industry and legal standards which include
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods;
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
Regulations, and the European Agreement Concerning The
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Lithium-
ion cells and batteries have been tested to section 38.3 of the UN
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of
Tests and Criteria.
In most instances, shipping a DeWALT battery pack will be excepted
from being classified as a fully regulated Class 9 Hazardous Material.
In general, only shipments containing a lithium-ion battery with
an energy rating greater than 100 Watt Hours (Wh) will require
being shipped as fully regulated Class 9. All lithium-ion batteries
have the Watt Hour rating marked on the pack. Furthermore, due to
regulation complexities, DeWALT does not recommend air shipping
lithium-ion battery packs alone regardless of Watt Hour rating.
Shipments of tools with batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped
as excepted if the Watt Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater
than 100 Whr.
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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• Never force battery pack into charger. Do
not modify battery pack in any way to fit
into a non-compatible charger as battery
pack may rupture causing serious personal
injury.
• Charge the battery packs only in DeWALT
chargers.
• 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 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) (such
as outside sheds or metal buildings in
summer).
WARNING: Never attempt to open the
battery 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). Electric shock
or electrocution may result. Damaged
battery packs should be returned to
service centre for recycling.
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.
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
battery packs will stand upright on the
battery pack but may be easily knocked
over.
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