electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce
this risk.
NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
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The charger is designed to operate on standard
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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 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
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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.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions for the battery pack, charger and
pressure washer. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
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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
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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.
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Charge the battery packs only in designated
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WALT chargers.
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DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
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Do not store or use the pressure washer and battery
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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 pack in pressure
washer. Always ensure the spray gun trigger lock
is engaged. Never tape the spray gun trigger in the
ON position.
Do not expose battery pack or pressure washer/
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appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may
cause explosion.
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
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severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when lithium ion battery packs
are burned.
If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
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immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open
eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical
attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of
a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
Contents of opened battery cells may cause
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respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be
flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
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.
NOTE: Lithium-ion batteries should not be put in
checked baggage.
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WALT FLEXVOLT™ BATTERY
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WALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: Use and
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Use Mode: When the
FLEXVOLT™ battery stands
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Max* product, it will operate
as a 20V Max* battery. When
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