Use and Care Manual
3
English
gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery pack from the
charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT
modify the 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 designated D
eWALT chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. If appliance
does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours before using.
• Do not store or use the tool and batterypack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40°C)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For
best life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the
trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the
ON position.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the
battery pack for any 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.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry
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, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly
cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in
contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do
not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.
• 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)
RPM ............ revolutions per
minute
A .................. amperes
W ................. watts
or AC ...... alternating
current
n
o ................ no load speed
…/min .........per minute
................earthing terminal
................. safety alert
symbol
............... Read instruction
manual before use
................ Use proper eye
protection
................ Use proper
hearing protection
................ Use proper
respiratory
protection
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
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 and
then follow charging procedures outlined.
• Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,