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6 DR
®
PRO-62V CHAINSAW
Always charge the Battery Pack indoors, never charge it the rain or in wet conditions.
Use only the DR
®
62V Charger with DR
®
62V Battery Packs. Do not use the DR
®
62V Charger with Battery Packs from other
manufacturers or other DR
®
products. Use of a different Charger may cause a fire or explosion.
Never attempt to alter or open the Battery Pack or Charger. There are no customer serviceable parts inside.
Use normal household voltage (110 volts) when charging the Battery Pack. Plug the Charger Power Supply directly into the
electrical outlet.
Exercise care in handling the Battery Pack in order not to short-circuit it with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. When short-circuited, the Battery Pack or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
Electrolyte leakage from the Battery P
ack can be harmful causing serious chemical burns if on the skin or in the eyes. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with cold water for at leas
t 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
Inhalation of vapors from a ruptured Battery Pack can cause respiratory irritation. In case of Inhalation of fumes get fresh air
and seek medical attention.
Never dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire, as the Battery Pack may explode.
Never open or mutilate the Battery Pack; released materials are flammable.
If fire or explosion occurs, do not breathe the fumes. A burning Battery Pack will create toxic fumes. Fire fighters should use
self-contained breathing apparatus.
NEVER USE WATER on a burning Battery. If possible, separate the Battery Pack from other flammable materials and use
ABC
rated fire extinguishers. Sand may be used to smother the fire if a fire extinguisher is not available.
Do not ship damaged Battery Packs and be sure to use the original packaging materials when shipping Batteries and tools
back to DR
®
Power Equipment if you decide you do not want them. Special labeling on the packaging is required because the
Batteries are considered hazardous materials. Check with airlines before trying to check Lithium B
atteries with your baggage.
New regulations are being considered that may restrict packaging and shipping of these Batteries as well as tools with
Batteries installed.
Please dispose of your used Battery Packs responsibly by recycling them, never throw away used Battery Packs in your
household trash. Call your local Solid Waste Management District or your local waste handler to locate the collection site
nearest you. Some collection sites recycle Battery Packs year-round; others collect them periodically.
This Product can expose you to chemicals including phthalates, toluene and benzene, which are known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.
ca.gov.
Handling the Battery Pack Safely
California Proposition 65
A Note to All Users
No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must
apply common sense and operate this DR
®
PRO-62V CHAINSAW in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-
800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

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