Hitachi Koki UC 24YJ Mode D'emploi page 4

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 0 –
40°C. A temperature of less than 0°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 5 minutes before the next charging of battery.
Do not charge more than two batteries consecutively.
3. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
4. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
5. 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.
6. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
7. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
8. 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.
9. 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.
English
3