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Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting batteries can 
possibly cause fire if the battery terminals inadvertently 
come in contact with conductive materials. When 
transporting batteries, make sure that the battery 
terminals are protected and well insulated from 
materials that could contact them and cause a short 
circuit. NOTE: Lithium‑ion batteries should not be put in 
checkedbaggage.
DEWALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping 
regulations as prescribed by industry and legal standards which 
include UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous 
Goods; International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous 
Goods Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods 
(IMDG) Regulations, and the European Agreement Concerning 
The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 
(ADR). Lithium‑ion cells and batteries have been tested to 
section 38.3of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of 
Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests andCriteria.
In most instances, shipping a DEWALT battery pack will be 
excepted from being classified as a fully regulated Class 
9Hazardous Material. In general, only shipments containing a 
lithium‑ion battery with an energy rating greater than 100Watt 
Hours (Wh) will require being shipped as fully regulated Class 9. 
All lithium‑ion batteries have the Watt Hour rating marked on 
the pack. Furthermore, due to regulation complexities, DEWALT 
does not recommend air shipping lithium‑ion battery packs 
alone regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments of tools with 
batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt 
Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater than 100Wh.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted 
or fully regulated, it is the shipper's responsibility to consult 
the latest regulations for packaging, labeling/marking and 
documentationrequirements.
The information provided in this section of the manual is 
provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time 
the document was created. However, no warranty, expressed or 
implied, is given. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its 
activities comply with the applicableregulations.
Transporting the FLEXVOLTTM Battery
The DEWALT FLEXVOLTTM battery has two modes: Use 
andTransport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLTTM battery stands alone or is in 
a DEWALT 18V product, it will operate as an 18V battery. When 
the FLEXVOLTTM battery is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V batteries) 
product, it will operate as a 54Vbattery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLTTM 
battery, the battery is in Transport mode. Keep the cap 
forshipping.
When in Transport mode, strings 
of cells are electrically 
disconnected within the pack 
resulting in 3batteries with a 
lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1battery with a 
higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of 3batteries 
with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from 
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 proceduresoutlined.
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 orfumes.
• 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 
personalinjury.
• Charge the battery packs only in DEWALTchargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or otherliquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations 
where the temperature may fall below 4˚C (39.2˚F) 
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in winter), or 
reach or exceed 40˚C (104˚F) (such as outside sheds or 
metal buildings insummer).
• 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. Toxic fumes and materials are created when 
lithium‑ion battery packs areburned.
• 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 15minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention 
is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of 
liquid organic carbonates and lithiumsalts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory 
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek 
medicalattention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable 
if exposed to spark orflame.
WARNING: 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 forrecycling.
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.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on 
a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping 
or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs 
will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily 
knockedover.