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6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those
specifi ed.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a
specifi ed recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop
further recharging.
8. Do not put or subject the battery to high temperatures or
high pressure such as into a microwave oven, dryer, or
high pressure container.
9. Keep away from fi re immediately when leakage or foul
odor are detected.
10. Do not use in a location where strong static electricity
generates.
11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat generated,
discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal
during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it
from the equipment or battery charger, and stop use.
CAUTION
1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes,
do not rub your eyes and wash them well with fresh
clean water such as tap water and contact a doctor
immediately.
If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems.
2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with
clean water such as tap water immediately.
There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation.
3. If you fi nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor,
deformation, and/or other irregularities when using the
battery for the fi rst time, do not use and return it to your
supplier or vendor.
WARNING
If a conductive foreign matter enters in the terminal of lithium
ion battery, the battery may be shorted, causing fi re. When
storing the lithium ion battery, obey surely the rules of
following contents.
○ Do not place conductive debris, nail and wires such as
iron wire and copper wire in the storage case.
○ To prevent shorting from occurring, load the battery in
the tool or insert securely the battery cover for storing
until the ventilator is not seen.
SYMBOLS
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
WR18DSHL
: Cordless Impact Wrench
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/
EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electric tools that have reached
the end of their life must be collected separately
and returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
V
Rated voltage
n
No-load speed
0
Bpm
Impact rate
Square drive size
MT
Tightening torque (Maximum)
Weight
kg
Disconnect the battery
Battery capacity
Light switch
Remaining battery indicator switch
Clockwise rotation
Counterclockwise rotation
The battery remaining power is nearly empty.
Recharge the battery soonest possible
The battery remaining power is a half.
The battery remaining power is enough.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the
accessories listed on page 155.
Standard accessories are subject to change without notice.
APPLICATIONS
Tightening and loosening of all types of bolts and nuts, used
for securing structural items
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifi cations of this machine are listed in the Table on
page 155.
NOTE
Due to HITACHI's continuing program of research and
development, the specifi cations herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
CHARGING
Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows.
1. Connect to the power source. (Fig. 2)
When charging the battery from an AC power source
○ Connect the charger's power cord to the receptacle.
When connecting the plug of the charger to a receptacle,
the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1- second intervals).
CAUTION
Do not use the electrical cord if damaged. Have it
repaired immediately.
When charging the battery from a DC 12V in-car power
source (UC18YML2)
○ Secure the battery charger in place in the car.
Use the strap supplied with the battery charger to fasten
the battery charger in place and prevent it from moving
inadvertently. (See Fig. 8)
CAUTION
Do not place the battery charger or battery under the
driver's seat. Secure the battery charger in place to
prevent it from moving inadvertently as this may lead
to an accident.
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