Hitachi UC 18YGSL Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 10

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Before
charging
While
charging
Pilot lamp
Charging
(red)
complete
Overheat
standby
Charging
impossible
Regarding the temperature of the rechargeable battery.
The temperatures for rechargeable batteries are as shown in the table below, and
batteries that have become hot should be cooled for a while before being recharged.
Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged
Regarding recharging time
Table 4 shows the recharging time required according to the type of battery.
Battery Voltage (V)
14.4V BSL1415, BSL1415X
18V BSL1815, BSL1815X
NOTE: The recharging time may vary according to the ambient temperature.
4. Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling on the cord.
Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from receptacle to avoid damaging cord.
5. Hold the charger firmly and pull out the battery.
Supporting the battery charger with hand, pull out the battery from the battery charger.
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Indications of the pilot lamp
Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light
for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Lights Lights continuously
Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light
for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Blinks Lights for 1 second. Does not light
for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Flickers Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light
for 0.1 seconds. (off for 0.1 seconds)
32°F—122°F (0°C — 50°C)
Table 4 Recharging time (approx. min.) at 20°C
1.5 Ah
Table 2
Table 3
Battery capacity (Ah)
Li-ion BATTERY
40min. BSL1430
40min. BSL1830
Battery overheated.
Unable to charge.
(Charging will
commence when
battery cools)
Malfunction in the
battery or the
charger
3.0 Ah
90min.
90min.