Caution On Lithium-Ion Battery - Hitachi Koki CG 18DL Mode D'emploi

13. Never touch the cutting head during operation.
Also make sure it does not come into contact with your
hair, clothes, etc.
14. In the following situations, turn off the motor and check
that the cutting head has stopped rotating.
To move to another work area.
To remove rubbish or grass that has become stuck in
the tool.
To remove from the work area obstacles or the rubbish,
grass and chips generated by trimming.
To lay down the tool.
Doing this with the cutting head still rotating could lead
to unexpected accidents.
15. Do not use the tool within 15 m of another person.
When you work with someone else, maintain a distance
of more than 15 m.
Flying chips could lead to unexpected accidents.
When working on unstable surfaces like slopes,
make sure that your co-worker is not exposed to any
hazards.
Use whistles or other means for calling the attention of
your co-workers.
16. When grass and other objects become entangled in
the cutting head, turn off the motor and make sure the
cutting head has stopped rotating before removing
them.
Removing objects from the cutting head when it is still
rotating will lead to injury.
Continuing operation when foreign matter is stuck in the
cutting head may lead to damage.
17. If the tool is operating poorly and produces strange
noise or vibrations, turn off the motor immediately and
ask your dealer to have it inspected and repaired.
Continued use under these conditions could lead to
injury or tool damage.
18. If you drop or bump the tool, inspect it carefully to check
there is no damage, cracks or deformation.
Using a tool that is damaged, cracked or deformed
could result in injury.
19. Secure the tool during vehicle transport to ensure that it
lies still.
Failure to heed this warning may result in an accident.
CAUTION
1. Do not turn on the cutting head for cutting objects other
than grass. Do not operate the tool in water puddles and
make sure that soil does not come into contact with the
cutting head.
2. The tool contains precision parts and should not be
dropped, exposed to strong impact or water.
The tool could be damaged or malfunction.
3. When the tool is to be stored after use or be transported,
remove the cutting head.
4. Do not expose the tool to insecticide and other
chemicals.
Such chemicals could cause cracking and other
damage.
5. Replace warning labels with new labels when they
become diffi cult to recognize or illegible and when they
start to peel.
Ask your dealer to provide the warning labels.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY AND CHARGER
1. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0°C –
40°C. A temperature of less than 10°C will result in over
charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be
charged at a temperature higher than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that of
20°C – 25°C.
2. When one charging is completed, leave the charger for
about 15 minutes before the next charging of battery.
Do not charge the battery more than 2 hours.
3. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
4. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of the
charger.
Inserting metal objects or infl ammables into the charger
air ventilation slots will result in electrical shock hazard
or damaged charger.
5. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
6. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was
purchased as soon as the post-charging battery life
becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose of
the exhausted battery.
7. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
8. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery. Short-
circuiting the battery will cause a great electric current
and overheat. It results in burn or damage to the
battery.
9. Do not dispose of the battery in fi re. If the battery is
burnt, it may explode.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with
the protection function to stop the output.
In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this
product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor may
stop. This is not the trouble but the result of protection
function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the motor
stops.
In such case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this
case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes of
overloading. After that, you can use it again.
3. If the battery is overheated under overload work, the
battery power may stop.
In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery
cool. After that, you can use it again.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning and
caution.
WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation,
smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand, please
be sure to heed the following precautions.
1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on the
battery.
◯ During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall on
the battery.
◯ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the power
tool during work do not collect on the battery.
◯ Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed to
swarf and dust.
◯ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and dust that
may adhere to it and do not store it together with metal
parts (screws, nails, etc.).
2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a
nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw or subject the
battery to severe physical shock.
3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed
battery.
4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.
5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or car
cigarette lighter sockets.
6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those
specifi ed.
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