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• When working on a ladder or on scaffolding be sure to lay the
tool down on its side when not in use. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright but may be easily knocked over.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V....................volts
A....................amperes
Hz..................hertz
W ..................watts
min ................minutes
................alternating current
..............direct current
n o ..................no load speed
.................. Class II Construction
.../min ............revolutions or reciprocation per minute
..................earthing terminal
..................safety alert symbol
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate dust containing
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Use appropriate respiratory protection.
Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Packs
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton! First
read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging notes
and procedures.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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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 and this leakage gets on
your skin:
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a.
Wash quickly with soap and water.
b.
Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c.
If 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.)
•
Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool boxes along
with other metal objects. Battery pack could be short circuited causing
damage to the battery pack and possibly causing severe burns or fire.
•
Charge the battery packs only in D
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NOTE: The batteries in your battery pack are the nickel–cadmium
type. Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by the
Environmental Protection Agency. Before disposing of damaged or
worn out Nickel–Cadmium battery packs, check with your state
Environmental Protection Agency to find out about special restrictions
on the disposal of these battery packs or return them to a D
certified service center for recycling.
•
DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason.
If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Danger of electric shock or electrocution. Damaged battery
packs should be returned to service center for recycling.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp
oration) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery
pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or
battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already
been paid by D
WALT. In some areas, it is illegal to
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place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with D
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WALT chargers.
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WALT and other battery users, has
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