Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs - DeWalt DE9116 Manual De Instrucciones

Do not attempt to use it on any other
voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular
charger.
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Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure
to include 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. Then follow
charging procedures outlined.
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• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting
or removing the battery from the charger may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
chargers.
• 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 40˚ C (105° F) (such as
outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for
any reason. If battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Electric shock or electrocution
may result. Damaged battery packs
should be returned to service center for
recycling.
WARNING: Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any reason. If battery
pack case is cracked or damaged, do
not insert into charger. Do not crush,
drop or damage 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 (i.e.,
pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer,
stepped on). Damaged battery packs
should be returned to service center
for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place
tool on its side on a stable surface
where it will not cause a tripping or
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NICKEL CADMIUM
(NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH)
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it
is severely damaged 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:
a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin,
immediately wash with soap and water for
several minutes.
b. and the 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% solution of potassium hydroxide.)
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Battery Cap (fi g. A)
A protective battery cap is supplied to cover the
contacts of a detached battery pack. Without the
protective cap in place, loose metal objects could
short circuit the contacts, causing a fire hazard and
damaging the battery pack.
1. Take off the protective battery cap before
placing the battery pack in the charger
or tool (Fig. A1).
2. Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack
from the charger or tool (Fig. A2).
LABELS ON CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual,
the labels on the charger and the battery pack show
the following pictographs:
Read instruction manual before use .
Battery charging .
Battery charged .
falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the
battery pack but may be easily knocked
over.
WARNING: Make sure the protective
battery cap is in place before storing or
carrying a detached battery pack.
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