The Rbrc Seal; Specific Safety Instructions - DeWalt DCGG571 Instruction Manual

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.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated DEWALT 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 105 °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 packs in a tool with the
trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in
the ON position.
_, 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.
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 (e.g., packed in suitcases and carry-on
luggage) 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION (Li-lon)
• 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. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
lithMm ion battery packs are burned.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water./f 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 lithMm salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
iJ, WARNING: Bum hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if
exposed to spark or flame.
The RBRC
TM
Seal
The RBRC
TM
(Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on
the nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion
"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 DEWALT. In
some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel cadmium,
nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries in the trash
or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program
provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC
TM,
in cooperation with DEWALT and other battery users, has
established programs 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 DEWALT service center or