Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - DeWalt DC745 Manual De Instrucciones

To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the charger as
usual. Leave the battery pack for at least 8 hours in the charger.
Hot/cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot or too cold, it
automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging
until the battery has reached an appropriate temperature. The
charger then automatically switches to the pack charging mode.
This feature ensures maximum battery life.
DEEP DIsCHARgE PRoTECTIoN
The battery pack is protected against deep discharging when it is
used in the tool.
Important Safety Instructions for all
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include
catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
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.
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• 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.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
• 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 (105° F)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
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DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, do not insert into charger. Electric shock or electrocution
may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to service
center for recycling.
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). Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service center 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 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.)