Battery Pack - DeWalt DC527 Originalanweisungen

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DANGER: 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). Electric shock or electrocution may
result. Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service centre for recycling.
CAUTION: When not in use, place
product on its side on a stable
surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some
products 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 25–35%
solution of potassium hydroxide.)
Battery Cap
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 product.
2. Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack from
the charger or product.
WARNING: Make sure the protective
battery cap is in place before storing or
carrying a detached battery pack.
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Battery Pack

BATTERY TYPE
WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery
packs and chargers.
Depending on the model, the fl uorescent light will
operate on battery packs of 12, 14,4 and 18 volt.
Refer to the table under Optional Accessories for a
selection of applicable battery packs.
The DC527 operates on 18 volt battery packs.
The DC528 operates on 12 volt and 14.4 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. For optimum battery performance and life,
store battery packs at room temperature when
not in use.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or
charger. Under proper conditions, they can be
stored for up to 5 years.
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.
Use only with D WALT battery packs;
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others may burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.