Caution On Lithium-Ion Battery - Hitachi RB 18DSL Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi

REMEMBER: USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPE
BSL1830. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY
BURST AND CAUSE INJURY!
Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury:
WARNING:
Improper use of the battery or battery charger
can lead to serious injury. To avoid these
injuries:
1. NEVER disassemble the battery.
2. NEVER incinerate the battery, even if it is
damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery can explode in a fire.
3. NEVER short-circuit the battery.
4. NEVER insert any objects into the battery
charger's air vents. Electric shock or damage
to the battery charger may result.
5. NEVER charge outdoors. Keep the battery
away from direct sunlight and use only where
there is low humidity and good ventilation.
6. NEVER charge when the temperature is
below 32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
7. NEVER insert foreign objects into the hole for
the battery or the battery charger.
8. NEVER store the battery or battery charger
in places where the temperature may reach
or exceed 104°F (40°C).
9. ALWAYS operate charger on standard
household electrical power (120 volts). Using
the charger on any other voltage may
overheat and damage the charger.
10. ALWAYS wait at least 15 minutes between
charges to avoid overheating the charger.
11. ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from its
receptacle when the charger is not in use.

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 and 2 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 blower is overloaded, the motor may
stop. In this case, release the switch of blower
and eliminate causes of overloading. 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. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is
severely damaged. The batteries can explode
in a fire.
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 specified.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even
when a specified recharging time has elapsed,
immediately stop further recharging.
8. Do not put or subject the battery to high
temperatures or high pressure such as into a
microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure
container.
9. Keep away from fire immediately when
leakage or foul odor are detected.
10. Do not use in a location where strong static
electricity generates.
11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat
generated, discolored or deformed, or in any
way appears abnormal during use, recharging
or storage, immediately remove it from the
equipment or battery charger, and stop use.
12. Caution-The battery used in this device may
present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated. Do no disassemble, heat above
104°F (40°C), or incinerate. Replace battery
with HITACHI battery type BSL1830 only. Use
of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
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