WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Intended Use
Your D
WALT DCL182 has been designed for professional
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lighting applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert
symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and
your risk of personal injury or property damage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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WALT tool, call us toll free at:
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1-800-4-D
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical light, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify or repair the light.
WARNING: Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 40 °F (4 °C) or above 104 °F
(40 °C). Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery outside of the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the specified range may
damage the battery and increase risk of fire.
•
Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not put charging base in water or other liquid.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used near children.
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Do not use if damaged. If light is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
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Do not incinerate the light even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
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Do not pull or carry by charging cord, use charging
cord as a handle, close a door on charging cord, or
pull charging cord around sharp edges or corners.
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Keep charging cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table
or counter or touch hot surfaces. The unit should be
placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
•
Do not unplug by pulling on charging cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Do not handle charging cord, including charging plug
with wet hands.
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Do not charge the unit outdoors.
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Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme
conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly with
soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as
lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush
them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10
minutes. Seek medical attention.
Additional Safety Warnings
a ) This light is intended for professional, commercial
or industrial use.
b ) Do not use a battery or light that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
c ) Do not expose a battery to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
266 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
d ) Do not use magnet for overhead mounting.
e ) Do not touch hot parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Specific Safety Rules for Lights
WARNING: Do not place the light in a position
which may cause anyone to intentionally or
unintentionally stare into the light. Serious eye
injury could result.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not operate light or
charger near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Internal sparks may ignite
fumes causing personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using the light, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
a ) To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a light is used near children.
b ) To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put
light in water or other liquid. Do not place or store
light where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
c ) Turn the light off when not in use.
d ) Do not operate any light after it malfunctions or
is dropped or damaged in any manner.
e ) This light is intended for indoor use only.
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