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Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
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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.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
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excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
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battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
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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
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irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek
medical attention.
Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark
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or flame.
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
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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.
Storage Recommendations
The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away from
direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. Store the fully charged
battery pack out of the charger.
Battery Pack Cleaning Instructions
Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the
battery pack using a cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not
use water or any cleaning solutions.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some battery packs include a fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge
button is pressed and held, the LED lights will indicate the
approximate level of charge remaining. This does not indicate
tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product
components, temperature, and end‑user application.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store, carry, or
transport 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, coins, hand tools, etc. When transporting
individual battery packs, make sure that the battery
terminals are protected and well insulated from
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materials that could contact them and cause a short
circuit. NOTE: Li-ion battery packs should not be
put in checked baggage on airplanes and must be
properly protected from short circuits if they are in
carry-on baggage.
Shipping the D
WALT FLEXVOLT® Battery Pack
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The D
WALT FLEXVOLT® battery pack has a battery cap that
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should be used when shipping the battery pack.
Attach the cap to the battery pack to ready it for shipping.
This converts the battery pack to three separate 20V
batteries. The three batteries have the Watt hour rating
labeled "Shipping" on the battery pack. If shipping without
the cap or in a tool, the pack is one battery at the Watt hour
rating labeled "Use."
Example battery pack label:
USE: 120 Wh SHIPPING: 3 x 40 Wh
In this example, the battery pack is three batteries with
40 Watt hours each when using the cap. Otherwise, the
battery pack is one battery with 120 Watt hours.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Chargers
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions,
and cautionary markings for the battery pack,
charger and product. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
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important safety and operating instructions for D
battery chargers.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with
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any chargers other than a D
chargers and battery packs are specifically designed to
work together.
These chargers are not intended for any uses other
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than charging D
WALT rechargeable battery packs.
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Charging other types of battery packs may cause them to
overheat and burst, resulting in personal injury, property
damage, fire, electric shock or electrocution.
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
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Do not allow water or any liquid to enter charger.
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Pull by the plug rather than the cord when
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disconnecting the charger. This will reduce the risk of
damage to the electric plug and cord.
Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not
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be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
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necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in
risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
When operating a charger outdoors, always provide
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a dry location and use an extension cord suitable
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