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does notindicate a failure. However, ff theouter s eal i s
broken a ndthis leakage gets onyour s kin:
a.Wash q uickly w ith soap andwater.
b.Neutralize witha mildacidsuchaslemon juiceor
vinegar.
c. If battery l iquid getsintoyoureyes, f lush them with
clean water f ora minimum o f 10minutes a ndseek
immediate medical attention. (Medical note:The liq-
uidis25-35% solution ofpotassium hydroxide.)
• Charge the battery packs only in DEWALT chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in loca-
tions where the temperature may reach or exceed
105°F (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in
summer).
_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.
NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are
provided for use whenever the battery is out of
the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing
battery in charger or tool.
_, WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or
carry battery so that metal objects can
contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not
place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit
boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
without battery cap. Transporting batteries can possibly
cause fires ff 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) actu-
ally prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on air-
planes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage)
UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So
when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the
battery terminals are protected and weft insulated from mate-
rials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
_CAUTION: Battery pack must be securely attached to
tool If battery pack is detached, personal injury may result.
The RBRC
TM
Seal
The RBRC
TM
(Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the nickel cadmium and
nickel metal hydride batteries (or battery
packs) indicate that the costs to recycle these
batteries (or battery packs) at the end of their
useful life have already been paid by DEWALT. In some
areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel cadmium and nickel
metal hydride batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste
stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally
conscious alternative.
RBRC
TM
in cooperation with DEWALT and other battery
users, has established programs in the United States and
Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel cadmium
and nickel metal hydride batteries. Help protect our environ-
ment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent
nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries to an
authorized DEWALT service center or to your local retailer for
recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center
for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC
TM
is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
RecyclingCorporation.
Important Safety Instructions for
Battery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains
important safety instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read aft instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using bat-
tery pack.
ADANGER: Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at
charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects.
A WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger.
ACAUTION: Bum hazard. To reduce the risk of injury,
charge only DEWALT rechargeable batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
ACAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger
plugged in to the power supply, the exposed charging con-
tacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not lim-
ited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic
particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always
unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no
battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting
to clean.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
chargers other than the ones in this manuaL The
charger and battery pack are specifically designed to
work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other
than charging DEWALT rechargeable batteries. Any
other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger. This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug
and cord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result
in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The small-
er the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity
of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18
gauge. When using more than one extension to make up
the total length, be sure each individual extension con-
tains at least the minimum wire size.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size
for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
25ft. 50ft. 75ft. 100ft. 125ft. 150ft. 175ft.
7.6m 15.2m 22.9m 30.5m 38.1 m 45.7m 53.3m
Wire Size AWG
18 18 16 16 14 14 12
• Do notplace any object on top of charger orplace the
charger on a soft surface that might block the venti-
lation slots and result in excessive internal heat.
Place the charger in a position away from any heat
source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top
and the bottom of the housing.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord orplug i
have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger ff it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. Take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized
service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock,
electrocution or fire.
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before
attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of
electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not
reduce this risk.
• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard
household electrical power (120 Volts). Do not
attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not
apply to the vehicular charger.
Using Automatic Tune-Up
TM
Mode
The automatic Tune-Up
TM
Mode equalizes or balances the
individual cells in the battery pack allowing it to function at
peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or
after 10 charge/discharge cycles or whenever the pack no
longer delivers the same amount of work. To use the auto-
matic Tune-Up
TM,
place the battery pack in the charger and
leave it for at least 8 hours. The charger will cycle through the
following modes.
1. The red light will blink continuously indicating that the 1-
hour charge cycle has started.
2. When the 1-hour charge cycle is complete, the light will
stay on continuously and will no longer blink. This indi-
cates that the pack is fully charged and can be used at
this time.
3. If the pack is left in the charger after the initial 1-hour
charge, the charger will begin the Automatic Tune-Up
mode. This mode continues up to 8 hours or until the
individual cells in the battery pack are equalized. The
battery pack is ready for use and can be removed at any
time during the Tune-Up mode.