Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers - DeWalt DW934 Guide D'utilisation

WARNING: 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. Without cap in place,
battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
NOTE: The batteries in your battery pack are the nickel–cadmium
type. Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by the
Environmental Protection Agency. Before disposing of damaged or
worn out Nickel–Cadmium battery packs, check with your state
Environmental Protection Agency to find out about special restric-
tions on the disposal of these battery packs or return them to a
D WALT certified service center for recycling.
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• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any rea-
son. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Electric shock or electrocution may result. Damaged bat-
tery packs should be returned to service center for recycling.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp
oration) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or bat-
tery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the bat-
tery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have
already been paid by D WALT. In some areas, it is
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illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with D WALT and other battery users, has
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established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection
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of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment
and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cad-
mium battery to an authorized D
local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling
center for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
Important Safety Instructions for
Battery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important
safety instructions for D WALT battery chargers.
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• Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cau-
tionary markings on battery charger, battery and product using
battery.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D
nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in
to the power supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the
charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a
conductive nature such as, but not limited 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.
DANGER: 240 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not
probe with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may
result.
WARNING: Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric
shock may result.
• 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.
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