•
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 °)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings
in summer).
i_ WARNING:
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason, ff 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.
_ 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.
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)
actually prohibit
transporting
batteries
in commerce
or
on airplanes
(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 well insulated from materials that could
contact them and cause a short circuit.
The RBRC
TM
Seal
The
RBRC
TM
(Rechargeable
Battery
Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the lithium ion 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 DEWALT.
RBRC
TM
in cooperation with DEWALT and other battery users, has
established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection
of spent lithium ion batteries. Help protect our environment
and
conserve
natural resources
by returning the spent
lithium ion
battery 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 Recycfing
Corporation.
Storage
Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from
direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under
proper conditions, they can be stored for 5 years or more.
Charger
Your battery pack requires a 1 hour DEWALT charger. Be sure
to read all safety instructions
before using your charger. Consult
the chart on the back of this manual for compatibility
of chargers
and battery packs.
Charging
Procedure
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the
battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The charger is equipped
with a three-light fuel gauge that will blink according to the state
of charge of the battery pack.
3. The completion of charge is indicated by the three red lights
remaining ON continuously. The pack is fully charged and may
be used at this time or left on the charger.
_¢
¢ D
0% - 33%
1st light blinks
o-_¢
[3
33% - 66%
1st light on, 2 nd light blinks
• o_l_
66% - 99%
1st, 2 nd lights on, 3 rd light blinks
• o • _
100%
1st, 2 nd, 3 rd lights on