Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers - DeWalt DCD780C2R Instruction Manual

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-Ion)
• 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
lithium ion battery packs are burned.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
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 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.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp oration) 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
D WALT. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent
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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™, in cooperation with D
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 D
service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also
contact your local recycling center for information on where to
drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the charger, battery pack and product using the
battery pack.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside
the charger. Electric shock may result.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge
only D WALT rechargeable battery packs. Other types of batteries
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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.
• 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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