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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY
CHARGER
You must charge the battery before you can use the
power tool. Before using the model
UC18YRL or UC18YFL 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!
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.
CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips
with the protection function to stop the output.
In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this
product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor
may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of
protection function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the
motor stops.
In such case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this
case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes
of overloading. After that, you can use it again.
3. If the battery is overheated under overload work,
the battery power may stop.
In this case, stop using the battery and let the
battery cool. After that, you can use it again.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning and
caution.
WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation,
smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand,
please be sure to heed the following precautions.
1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on
the battery.
⅜
During work make sure that swarf and dust do not
fall on the battery.
⅜
Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the
power tool during work do not collect on the
battery.
⅜
Do not store an unused battery in a location
exposed to swarf and dust.
⅜
Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and
dust that may adhere to it and do not store it
together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).
2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a
nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw or
subject the battery to severe physical shock.
3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed
battery.
4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.
5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or
car cigarette lighter sockets.
6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than
those specified.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when
a specified 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 fire 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
01Eng_CJ14DL_US 12/12/07, 17:567