• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ................... volts
Hz ................. hertz
min ............... minutes
or DC ... direct current
................. Class I Construction
..................... (grounded)
................. Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min ........... per minute
BPM ............. beats per minute
IPM ............... impacts per minute
RPM ............. revolutions per
minute
sfpm ............. surface feet
.....................
per minute
SPM ............. strokes per minute
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.
A ......................amperes
W .....................watts
or AC ..........alternating
current
or AC/DC ...alternating
........................or direct
current
n o ....................no load
speed
n ......................rated
........................speed
.....................earthing
terminal
.....................safety alert
symbol
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• NEVER force battery pack into charger. DO NOT modify
battery pack in any way to fit into a non-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 D
• 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).
WARNING: Fire hazard. 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.
WARNING: Fire hazard. 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.
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
WALT chargers.
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