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each. The Use Wh rating indicates 108 Watt hours 
(1battery implied).
Battery Pack
BATTERY TYPE
The DCS575 and DCS576 operate on a 54V 
battery pack.
The DCB546 battery pack may be used. Refer to 
Technical Data for more information.
Storage Recommendations
  1. The best storage place is one that is cool and 
dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat 
or cold. For optimum battery performance and 
life, store battery packs at room temperature 
when not in use.
  2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a 
fully charged battery pack in a cool, dry place 
out of the charger for optimal results.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored 
completely depleted of charge. The battery pack will 
need to be recharged before use.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, 
the labels on the charger and the battery pack may 
show the following pictographs:
Read instruction manual before use.
See Technical Data for charging time.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Do not expose to water. 
Have defective cords replaced 
immediately.
Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C.
Only for indoor use.
Discard the battery pack with due care 
for the environment.
(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 
 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, 
 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.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered 
excepted or fully regulated, it is the shipper's 
responsibility to consult the latest regulations for 
packaging, labeling/marking and documentation 
requirements.
The information provided in this section of the 
manual is provided in good faith and believed to be 
accurate at the time the document was created. 
However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is 
given. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its 
activities comply with the applicable regulations.
TRANSPORTING THE FLEXVOLT™ BATTERY
The D
WALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: 
Use and Transport. 
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT™ battery stands 
alone or is in a D
WALT 18V product, it will operate 
as an 18V battery. When the FLEXVOLT™ battery 
is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V batteries) product, it 
will operate as a 54V battery. 
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to 
the FLEXVOLT™ battery, the battery is in transport 
mode. Keep the cap for shipping.
When in Transport mode,  
strings of cells are 
electrically disconnected 
within the pack resulting 
in 3 batteries with a lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as 
compared to 1 battery with a higher Watt hour 
rating. This increased quantity of 3 batteries with the 
lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from 
certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon 
the higher Watt hour batteries. 
Transport Wh rating  
EXAMPLE OF USE AND 
TRANSPORT LABEL MARKING
 
indicates 3x36 Wh, 
meaning 3 batteries 
of 36 Watt hours