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tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL when drilling or driving into walls, floors or wherever live electrical wires may be encountered! Hold the tool only by insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill or drive into a live wire.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
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Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs
Your tool uses either a 12, 14.4 or 18 Volt DEWALT battery pack. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog num- ber and voltage: Extended
NOTE: Your tool will accept either standard or Extended Run Time battery packs. However, be sure to select proper voltage.
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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•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
•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 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 (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charg- er. Electric shock or electrocution may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center 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.
WARNING: 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, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Without cap in place, battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.
CAUTION: Battery pack must be securely attached to tool. If bat- tery pack is detached, personal injury may result.
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