Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers - DeWalt DCN693 Guide D'utilisation

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WALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: Use and shipping.
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Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT™ battery stands alone or is in a D
will operate as a 20V Max* battery. 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.
shipping Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT™
battery, the battery is in Shipping 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 hour rating. This increased quantity
of three batteries with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from certain shipping
regulations that are imposed upon the higher Watt hour batteries.
The battery label indicates two Watt hour ratings (see example). Depending on how the battery
is shipped, the appropriate Watt hour rating must be used to determine the applicable shipping
requirements. If utilizing the shipping cap, the pack will be considered 3 batteries at the Watt
hour rating indicated for "Shipping". If shipping without the cap or in a tool, the pack will be
considered one battery at the Watt hour rating indicated next to "Use".
Example of Use and Shipping Label Marking
USE: 120 Wh Shipping: 3 x 40 Wh
For example, Shipping Wh rating might indicate 3 x 40 Wh, meaning 3 batteries of 40 Watt hours
each. The Use Wh rating might indicate 120 Wh (1 battery implied).
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED lights that
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indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack.
The fuel gauge is an indication of approximate levels of charge remaining in the battery pack
according to the following indicators:
75–100% charged
51–74% charged
< 50% charged
Pack needs to be charged
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button. A combination of the three
green LED lights will illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge in
the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need
to be recharged.
Fig. B
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack. It does not
indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please contact call 1–800–4-D
(1–800–433–9258) or visit our website www.D
The RBRC® Seal
The RBRC® (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries (or battery packs)
indicates that the costs to recycle these batteries (or battery packs) at the end
of their useful life have already been paid by D
to place spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries
in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the Call 2 Recycle® program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
Call 2 Recycle, Inc., in cooperation with D WALT and other battery users, has established the
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program in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel cadmium,
nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural
resources by returning the spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries to
an authorized D WALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact
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your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery. RBRC® is a
registered trademark of Call 2 Recycle, Inc.

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers


WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions for the battery pack,
charger and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in
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this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D
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rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
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• Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. This will reduce the
risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.
• Make sure that the 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
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cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
When operating a charger outdoors, always provide a dry location and use an
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extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for
safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is,
16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up
the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The
following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Volts
120 V
240 V
Ampere Rating
More
Than More
Than
0
6
10
12
• Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft surface that
might block the ventilation 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 the charger with a damaged cord or plug.
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Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise
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damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center.
• Do not disassemble the 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 120V household electrical power. Do
not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside the charger. Electric shock
may result.

WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not submerge the battery pack in any liquid or allow any liquid
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to enter the battery pack. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.

CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D
battery packs. Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in personal injury
and property damage.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the
charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such
as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away from the charger cavities. Always unplug the charger
from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger before
attempting to clean.
Wireless Certifications and Safety Information
• This device is CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) compliant.
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada License-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
ʵ This device may not cause harmful interference, and
ʵ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Minimum gauge for Cord sets
Total length of Cord in Feet
(meters)
25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
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American Wire gauge
6 18 16 16 14
10 18 16 14 12
12 16 16 14 12
16 14 12 Not Recommended
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