Use and Care Manual
4
English
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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•  Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive 
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, 
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
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WALT chargers.
•  DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
•  Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations 
where the temperature may reach or exceed 104°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 
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face 
and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection 
that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some 
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may 
contribute to hearing loss.
 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 knocked over.
•  The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The 
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ............ volts A ............... amperes
Hz ..........hertz W ..............watts
min ........minutes  or AC ...alternating current
or DC ...direct current  or AC/DC ... alternating
 .......... Class I Construction   .................or direct current
(grounded) 
n
o .............no load speed
 ..........Class II Construction  n ...............rated speed
(double insulated)   ..............earthing terminal
…/min ...per minute   ..............safety alert symbol
BPM ......beats per minute    ............. visible radiation
IPM ........impacts per minute  RPM .........revolutions per 
sfpm ......surface feet per minute   .................minute
SPM ......strokes per minute
Important Safety Instructions for All 
Battery Packs
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.










