DeWalt dc212 Handbuch Seite 39

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 (fi g. B)
A protective battery cap (14) 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.
2. Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack
from the charger or tool.
WARNING: Make sure the protective
battery cap is in place before storing or
carrying a detached battery pack.
Battery Pack (fi g. A)
BATTERY TYPE
The DC212 and DC213 operate on 18 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.
NOTE: Li-Ion battery packs should be fully
charged when stored.
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.
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
Do not incinerate the battery pack
NiMH, NiCd+ and Li-Ion.
Charges NiMH and NiCd
battery packs.
Charges Li-Ion battery packs.
See technical data for charging time.
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