DeWalt DCS575 Guide D'utilisation page 8

Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
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 and
then follow charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery pack from the
charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. Do not
modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non-
compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing
serious personal injury. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of batteries and chargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated 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 104 °F (40 °C)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For
best life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the
trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the
ON position.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack
for any reason. If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do
not insert into the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the 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 (e.g., pierced
with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs
should be returned to the service center for recycling.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the battery pack
so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals.
For example, do not place the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool
boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws,
keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if 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
in carry-on baggage UNLESS they are properly protected from short
circuits. So when transporting individual battery packs, make sure that
the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials
that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTING THE FLEXVOLT BATTERY
WALT chargers. The D WALT FLEXVOLT battery has two modes: Use and Transport.
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Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT battery stands alone or is in a
D WALT 20V Max* product, it will operate as a 20V Max* battery.
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When the FLEXVOLT battery is in a 60V Max* or a 120V Max* (two 60V
Max* batteries) product, it will operate as a 60V Max* battery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached
to the FLEXVOLT battery, the battery is in
transport mode.
When in Transport mode, strings of cells
are electrically disconnected within the pack
resulting in three batteries with a lower watt hour (Wh) rating as
compared to one battery with a higher Watt hours rating. This
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