Assembly And Operation; Applications; Removal And Installation Method Of Battery; Charging Method - Hitachi G18DBAL Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi

Electric control
Soft-start
Overload protection
This protection feature cuts off the power to the motor
in the event of overloading of motor or a conspicuous
reduction in rotational speed during operation.
When the overload protection feature has been
activated, the motor may stop.
In this case, release the tool switch and eliminate
causes of overloading.
After that you can use it again.
Overheat protection
This protection feature cuts off the power to the motor
and stops the power tool in the event of overheating
of motor during operation.
When the overheat protection feature has been
activated, the motor may stop.
In this case, release the tool switch and cool it down
in a few minutes.
After that you can use it again

APPLICATIONS

Removal of casting fi n and fi nishing of various type of
steel, bronze and aluminum materials and castings.
Grinding of welded sections or sections cut by means
of an acetylene torch.
Grinding of synthetic resins, slate, brick, marble.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of serious injury, NEVER use
this grinder with cup wheels and/or saw blades.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD
OF BATTERY
1. Battery removal
Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latch to
remove the battery (see Fig. 3).
CAUTION
Never short-circuit the battery.
2. Battery installation
Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see
Fig. 3).
Latch

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

Battery
Pull out
Insert
Push
Fig. 3
Rotation speed changeover function (Power mode /
Silent mode)
(Power mode / Silent mode switch function)
Each press of the Mode Selector Switch changes the
operating mode.
Silent mode reduces maximum motor RPM enabling
effi cient work with less noise.
The Silent Mode Indicator Lamp lights in Silent mode.
When the load increases during Silent mode, the tool
will automatically switch to Power mode and revert
back to Silent mode when the load decreases.
In Power mode, no change is made to Silent mode
even when the load decreases.
NOTE
To enable mode changes, pull the switch once after
installing the battery.
Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or
break it. It may lead to a trouble.

CHARGING METHOD

NOTE
Before plugging into the receptacle, make sure the
following points.
The power source voltage is stated on the nameplate.
The cord is not damaged.
WARNING
Do not charge at voltage higher than indicated
on the nameplate.
If charged at voltage higher than indicated on
the nameplate, the charger will burn up.
1. Connect the charger's power cord to a receptacle.
When the power cord is connected, the charger's
pilot lamp will blink in red. (At 1-second intervals)
WARNING
Do not use the electrical cord
if damaged. Have it repaired
immediately.
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