Prior To Operation; Cutting - Hitachi CN 18DSL Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi

● If the pilot lamp does not blink in red (every
second) even though the charger cord is
connected to the power, it indicates that
the protection circuit of the charger may be
activated.
Remove the cord or plug from the power and
then connect it again after 30 seconds or so. If
this does not cause the pilot lamp to blink in red
(every second), please take the charger to the
Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Preparing and checking the work environment
Make sure that the work site meets all the conditions
laid forth in the precautions.
2. Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is at
all loose it could come off and cause an accident.
3. Power switch
Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
If the battery is installed while the power switch is in
the ON position, the power tool will start operating
immediately, which could cause a serious accident.
4. Checking the Accessory
○ Check to see if the application tool is a genuine
component recommended by the manufacturer and
that there are no cracks or other damage.
○ Check to see if the application tool is properly installed
as instructed.
5. About remaining battery indicator
When pressing the remaining battery indicator switch,
the remaining battery indicator lamp lights and the
battery remaining power can be checked. (Fig. 5)
When releasing your fi nger from the remaining battery
indicator switch, the remaining battery indicator lamp
goes off . The Table 5 shows the state of remaining
battery indicator lamp and the battery remaining
power.
State of lamp
The battery remaining power is
enough.
The battery remaining power is
a half.
The battery remaining power is
nearly empty.
Re-charge the battery soonest
possible.
As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat
diff erently depending on ambient temperature and
battery characteristics, read it as a reference.
Table 5
Battery Remaining Power
Remaining battery
indicator switch
NOTE
○ Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or
break it. It may lead to a trouble.
○ To save the battery power consumption, the
remaining battery indicator lamp lights while pressing
the remaining battery indicator switch.
CAUTION: on lithium-ion battery
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery
equips with the protection function to stop the
output. Therefore, if the tool is overloaded, the
motor may stop. However, this is not the trouble
but the result of protection function. In this case,
release the switch of tool and eliminate the
causes of overloading.
CAUTION
● When switching on the tool, make sure the
application tool is not in contact with the material
to be processed. Failure to do so may result in
injury.
● For cutting effi ciency, switch the speed of the
application tool according to task conditions and
materials to be cut.
● Do not apply any unnecessary pressure when
operating the tool. Doing so may damage the
application tool.
● After use, be sure not to place the tool near chips
or sawdust before it comes to a full stop as the
tool may suck in those particles.

CUTTING

WARNING
● Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off
and the battery removed to prevent any accident.
● During operation, do not place your face or
hands near the application tool of the unit.
English
Remaining battery
indicator lamp
Fig. 5
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