GENERAL OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
1.
Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
2.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don't expose power
tools and charger to rain. Don't use power tools and
charger in damp or wet locations. And keep work
area well lit.
Never use power tools and charger near flammable
or explosive materials.
Do not use tool and charger in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
3.
The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance. All visitors
should be kept safe distance from work area.
4.
Store idle tools and charger. When not in use, tools
and charger should be stored in dry, high or locked-
up place — out of reach or children. Store tools and
charger in a place in which the temperature is less
than 40°C.
5.
Don't abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
6.
When the charger is not in use or when being
maintained and inspected, disconnect the power
cord of the charger from the receptacle.
7.
To avoid danger, always use only the specified
charger.
8.
Use only genuine HITACHI replacement parts.
9.
Do not use power tools and charger for applications
other than those specified in the Handling
Instructions.
10. To avoid personal injury, use only the accessories
or attachment recommended in these handling
instructions or in the HITACHI catalog.
11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacture or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Let only the authorized service center do the
repairing. The Manufacture will not be responsible
for any damages or injuries caused by repair by the
unauthorized persons or by mishandling of the tool.
12. To ensure the designed operational integrity of
power tools and charger, do not remove installed
covers or screws.
13. Always use the charger at the voltage specified on
the nameplate.
14. Always charge the battery before use.
15. Never use a battery other than that specified. Do
not connect a usual dry cell, a rechargeable battery
other than that specified or a car battery to the power
tool.
16. Do not use a transformer containing a booster.
17. Do not charge the battery from an engine electric
generator or DC power supply.
18. Always charge indoors. Because the charger and
battery heat slightly during charging, charge the
battery in a place not exposed to direct sunlight;
where the humidity is low and the ventilation is
good.
19. Use the exploded assembly drawing on this
handling instructions only for authorized servicing.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGER
1.
Always charge the battery at a temperature of 10 –
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 – 25°C.
2.
When one charging is completed, leave the charger
at least 15 minutes before the next charging of
battery.
Do not charge more than two batteries
consecutively.
3.
Do not charge the battery for more than 2 hours.
The battery will be fully charged in about 1 hour
and charging should be stopped when 1 hour has
elapsed from commencement. Disconnect the
charger power cord from the receptacle.
4.
Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
5.
Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
6.
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.
7.
Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
8.
Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
9.
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.
10. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of
the charger.
Inserting metal objects or inflammables into the
charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical
shock hazard or damaged charger.
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