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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
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
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM 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 persists, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
Battery Cap (fig. 3)
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. 3A).
2.Place the protective cap over the contacts immediately after removing the battery pack from the charger or tool (Fig. 3B).
WARNING: Make sure the protective battery cap is in place before storing or carrying a detached battery pack.
Battery pack (fig. 1)
BATTERY TYPE
The DC820, DC822, DC825 and DC827 operate on 18 volt battery packs.
The DC830, DC832, DC835 and DC837 operate on 14.4 volt battery packs.
The DC840 and DC845 operate on 12 volt battery packs.
Storage Recommendations
1.The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2.Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under proper conditions, they can be stored for 5 years or more.
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.
Battery defective.
Hot/cold pack delay.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
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