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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS ONLY
XR Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic
Protection System that will protect the
battery against overloading, overheating or
deep discharge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic
Protection System engages. If this occurs, place
the lithium-ion battery on the charger until it is
fully charged.
Important Safety Instructions
for All Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be
sure to include catalog number and voltage.
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
DWALT 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 (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.
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.
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
DWALT 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 DWALT 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:
1. Air shipping more than two DWALT lithium-
ion battery packs when the package contains
only battery packs (no tools), and
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