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Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust.
Inserting or removing the battery pack from the
charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT
modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non-
compatible charger as battery pack may 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 D
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WALT 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 105 °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 pack in a tool with the trigger
switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the ON position.
DANGER:
Electrocution hazard. Never attempt to open the tower
battery pack for any reason. If the tower battery pack case is cracked
or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or
damage the
tower battery pack. Do not use a tower 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 tower battery packs should be returned to
the service center for recycling.
NOTE:
The battery storage and carrying caps are
provided for use whenever the tower battery pack is out
of the tool or charger. Remove the cap before placing
battery pack in charger or tool.
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 (e.g., packed in suitcases
and carry-on luggage) 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.
WARNING:
Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the slide battery
pack for any reason. If the slide battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or
damage the
slide battery pack. Do not use a slide 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 slide battery packs should be returned to the
service center for recycling.
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.
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