Prior To Operation - HIKOKI CL 14DSL Mode D'emploi

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4. Disconnect the charger's power cord from the
receptacle.
5. Hold the charger fi rmly and pull out the battery.
NOTE
After operation, pull out batteries from the charger fi rst,
and then keep the batteries properly.
Regarding electric discharge in case of new
batteries, etc.
As the internal chemical substance of new batteries
and batteries that have not been used for an extended
period is not activated, the electric discharge might be
low when using them the fi rst and second time. This is
a temporary phenomenon, and normal time required for
recharging will be restored by recharging the batteries
2 – 3 times.
How to make the batteries perform longer
(1) Recharge the batteries before they become completely
exhausted.
When you feel that the power of the tool becomes
weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery.
If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric
current, the battery may be damaged and its life will
become shorter.
(2) Avoid recharging at high temperatures.
A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately after
use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after
use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate,
and the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery
and recharge it after it has cooled for a while.
CAUTION
○ When the battery charger has been continuosly used,
the battery charger will be heated, thus constituting
the cause of the failures. Once the charging has been
completed, give 15 minutes rest until the next charging.
○ If the battery is recharged when it is warm due to battery
use or exposure to sunlight, the pilot lamp map light in
green.
The battery will not be recharged. In such a case, let the
battery cool before charging.
○ When the pilot lamp fl ickers in red (at 0.2-second
intervals), check for and take out any foreign objects
in the charger's battery installation hole. If there are no
foreign objects, it is probable that the battery or charger
is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service
Center.
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PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Preparing and checking the work environment
Make sure that the work site meets all the conditions
laid forth in the precautions.
2. Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is at all
loose it could come off and cause an accident.
3. Setting the forward/reverse switching button
(1) Push the forward/reverse switching button from the
right as shown in Fig. 4 (a). Cutting is possible.
(2) By setting the forward/reverse switching button in the
lock position as shown in Fig. 4 (b), the motor will
not operate even if the trigger switch is pulled. When
carrying or storing the main unit or when stopping
operations, set the forward/reverse switching button to
the lock position (Fig. 4 (b)).
(3) Push the forward/reverse switching button from the left
as shown in Fig. 4 (c). With the button held down, pull
the trigger switch so that the cutter can be removed from
the stud. Only set to this position if the rechargeable
battery is worn out and the unit stops operating during
cutting. Immediately turn off the switch after the cutter
has been removed from the stud.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to cut in the reverse position (Fig. 4 (c)).
If you attempt to cut in this position, there will be an
overload on the motor and cutting will not be possible.
Never apply excessive force to the main unit as this can
cause damage to the unit.
4. Check the cutter size, attachment direction,
attachment bolt and spacer
(1) The cutter size diff ers according to the size of the
studs to be cut. Make sure that a cutter is attached that
conforms to the size of the studs to be cut.
(2) Cutter attachment includes directionality. Make sure
that the cutter has been attached so that the side
without the notch on the cutter can be seen on bracket
(A) (movable side) when the main unit is viewed from
the front or that the notch on the cutter surface can be
seen on bracket (B) (fi xed side).
(3) Use the accessory hexagonal wrench to insure that the
hex. socket hd. bolt for attaching the cutter is securely
tightened (Fig. 5). Using the equipment while the bolt is
loose could cause damage to the main unit and cutter.
(4) Depending on the size of the studs it may be necessary
to attach special spacers to the cutter.
When using the M10, M8 or M6 cutter
Check and confi rm that the accessory M6, M8 or M10
spacers are correctly inserted respectively between
bracket (A) and the cutter and bracket (B) and the cutter
(Fig. 5).
CAUTION
If the spacers are not attached or if spacers of the wrong
size are used, the threads of the cutter and the studs
will not properly mesh, thereby causing damage to the
studs and the cutter edge. Be sure to attach spacers
correctly.
When using the W3/8" cutter
No spacers are required. Check and confi rm that only
the cutter is attached.
For details, refer to the section on "Cutter life and
replacement".