DeWalt DCL510 - Specific Safety Instructions for Lithium Ion Battery Packs; Li-Ion Battery Handling and Precautions; Battery Transportation Regulations; Shipping Compliance and Classification

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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
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, the two instances that require shipping Class 9 are: