Important Safety Instructions For Use Of The Battery And Battery Charger; Caution On Lithium-Ion Battery - Hitachi WH 14DMR Mode D'emploi

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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARG-
AC Input Rating Amperes*
Equal to or
greater than
0
2
3
* If the input rating of a battery charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding ampere
rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating–for example:
9. Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord or plug – replace them immediately.
10. Do not operate battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from receptacle before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Removing the battery will not reduce this risk.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER

You must charge the battery before you can use the cordless impact wrench. Before using the model UC14YFA or
UC24YFA or UC18YG or UC18YRL or UC18YFL battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautionary
statements on it, the battery and in this manual.
REMEMBER: USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPES EB7 SERIES, EB9 SERIES, EB12 SERIES, EB14 SERIES. EB18
SERIES, BCL14 SERIES, BCL18 SERIES, EBL1430, EBM1430 AND EBM1830. 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 connect two battery chargers together.
8. NEVER insert foreign objects into the hole for the battery or the battery charger.
9. NEVER use a booster transformer when charging.
10. NEVER use an engine generator or DC power to charge.
11. NEVER store the battery or battery charger in places where the temperature may reach or exceed 104°F (40°C).
12. ALWAYS operate charger on standard household electrical power (120 volts). Using the charger on any
other voltage may overheat and damage the charger.
13. ALWAYS wait at least 15 minutes between charges to avoid overheating the charger.
14. 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 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.
6
Table 1
but less
than
2
3
4
1,250 watts
125 volts
ERS
AWG Size of Cord
Length of Cord, Feet (Meter)
25 (7.5) 50 (15)
18 18
18 18
18 18
= 10 amperes
100 (30) 150 (45)
18 16
16 14
16 14