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• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely dam-
aged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explode
in a fire.
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may
occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This
does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is
broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate
medical attention. (Medical note: The liquid is 25-35% solu-
tion of potassium hydroxide.)
• Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool
boxes along with other metal objects. Battery pack could be
short circuited causing damage to the battery pack and possibly
causing severe burns or fire.
• Charge the battery packs only in 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 105°F (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never attempt to open the bat-
tery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or dam-
aged, do not insert into charger. Electric shock or electrocution may
result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to service cen-
ter for recycling.
NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are provided
for use whenever the battery is out of the tool or charg-
er. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or
tool.
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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, prod-
uct kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. with-
out battery cap. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires
if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with con-
ductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like.
The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material
Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in com-
merce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on lug-
gage) 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.
CAUTION: Battery pack must be securely attached to tool. If
battery pack is detached, personal injury may result.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (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 D WALT. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent
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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™ in cooperation with D
established programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate
the collection of spent nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride
batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural
resources by returning the spent nickel cadmium and nickel metal
hydride batteries to an authorized D
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