DeWalt DW079 - Page 43

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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 NICKEL CADMIUM
(NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH)
 • 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.
 • Asmallleakageofliquidfromthebattery
packcellsmayoccurunderextremeusage
ortemperatureconditions. This does not
indicate a failure.
  However,iftheoutersealisbroken:
a. andthebatteryliquidgetsonyourskin,
immediatelywashwithsoapandwaterfor
several minutes.
  b. andthebatteryliquidgetsintoyoureyes,
flushthemwithcleanwaterforaminimum
of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention. (Medicalnote:Theliquidis
25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.)
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.
Battery Cap (fig. 2)
A protective battery cap is supplied to cover the
contacts of a detached battery pack. Without the
protective cap in place, loose metal objects could
short circuit the contacts, causing a fire hazard and
damaging the battery pack.
1. Take off the protective battery cap before
placing the battery pack in the charger
or tool.
2. Place the protective cap (z) over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack
from the charger or tool.
WARNING: Make sure the protective
battery cap is in place before storing or
carrying a detached battery pack.
Battery Pack (fig. 2)
BATTERY TYPE
The DW079 operates on DeWALT 12, 14.4 and
18 V NiMH and DeWALT 9.6, 12, 14.4 and 18 V
NiCd battery packs. The DW079 also operates on
DeWALT 14.4 and 18 V Lithium Ion battery packs.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and
dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat
or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or
charger. Under proper conditions, they can be
stored for 5 years or more.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual,
the labels on the charger and the battery pack show
the following pictographs:
Read instruction manual before use.
Battery charging.
Battery charged.
Battery defective.
Hot/cold pack delay.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Use only with DeWALT battery packs,
others may burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
Do not expose to water.