English
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:
1,250 watts
125 volts
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.
13. This battery charger might be attached to HITACHI
battery operated tools as a standard accessory. In
this case, please confirm instruction Manual of the
HITACHI battery operated tools before using the
battery charger.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY
CHARGER
You must charge the battery before you can use the
power
tool.
Before
UC18YRL or UC18YFL or UC18YGL2 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 AND EBM18
SERIES. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST
AND CAUSE INJURY!
8
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
but less
than
2
3
4
= 10 amperes
using
the
model
Table 1
AWG Size of Cord
Length of Cord, Feet (Meter)
25 (7.5)
50 (15)
18
18
18
18
18
18
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.
100 (30) 150 (45)
18
16
16
14
16
14