22. NEVER USE NAILER WHICH IS DEFECTIVE OR
OPERATING ABNORMALLY.
If the Nailer appears to be operating unusually,
making strange noises, or otherwise appears
defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for
repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center.
23. REMOVE ALL REMAINING FASTENERS AND
BATTERY FROM NAILER WHEN:
1) doing maintenance and inspection;
2) checking proper operation of push lever and
trigger;
3) clearing a jam;
4) it is not in use;
5) leaving work area;
6) moving it to another location; and
7) handing it to another person.
Never attempt to clear a jam or repair the Nailer unless
you have removed battery and all remaining fasteners
from the Nailer.
The Nailer should never be left unattended since people
who are not familiar with the Nailer might handle it and
injure the themselves.
24. REMOVE BATTERY FROM NAILER WHEN:
1) loading fasteners;
2) turning the adjuster.
25. STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the Nailer when you are tired.
The Nailer should never be used by you if you are
under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication
that makes you drowsy.
26. HANDLE NAILER CORRECTLY.
Operate the Nailer according to this Manual.
Never allow the Nailer to be operated by children,
individuals unfamiliar with its operation or
unauthorized personnel.
27. NEVER USE NAILER FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
28. HANDLE NAILER CAREFULLY.
Do not drop the Nailer or strike the Nailer against
hard surfaces; and do not scratch or engrave signs
on the Nailer. Handle the Nailer carefully.
29. MAINTAIN NAILER WITH CARE.
Keep the Nailer clean and lubricated for better and
safer performance.
30. USE
ONLY
PARTS,
FASTENERS SUPPLIED OR RECOMMENDED BY
HITACHI.
SAFETY
ACCESSORIES
OR
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Unauthorized parts, accessories, or fasteners may
void your warranty and can lead to malfunction and
resulting injuries.
Only service personnel trained by Hitachi, distributor
or employer shall repair the Nailer.
31. NEVER MODIFY OR ALTER A NAILER.
Doing so may cause it to malfunction and personal
injuries may result.
32. NEVER allow magnets (or similar magnetic
devices) to be adjacent to the nailer, because the
nailer has a magnetic sensor inside.
Doing so will cause a failure or risk of injury by
malfunction.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGER
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of battery chargers.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model UC18YFSL/
UC18YSL3.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI rechargeable
battery type BSL18 series. Other type of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fi re and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used make sure:
a. That blades of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
battery charger;
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