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rupture causing
serious personal
injury. Consult the
chart at the end of
this manual for
compatibility of
batteries and
chargers.
• Charge the battery
packs only in
designated 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 104
°F (40 °C) (such as
outside sheds or
metal buildings in
summer). For best
life store battery
packs in a cool, dry
location.
NOTE: Do not store
the battery packs in
a tool with the
trigger switch locked
on. Never tape the
trigger 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.
• 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 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 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 prohibit 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. 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”.
Example of Use and Shipping Label Marking
USE: 120 Wh Shipping: 3 x 40 Wh
For example, Shipping Wh rating might indicate 3 x 40 Wh, meaning 3 batteries of
40 Watt hours each. The Use Wh rating might indicate 120 Wh (1 battery implied).
Fuel Gaug e Battery Packs (Fig . B)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green
LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack.
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