Prior To Operation - Hitachi CE 18DSL Instruction Manual

● If the pilot lamp does not blink in red (every
second) even though the charger cord is
connected to the power, it indicates that
the protection circuit of the charger may be
activated.
Remove the cord or plug from the power and
then connect it again after 30 seconds or so. If
this does not cause the pilot lamp to blink in red
(every second), please take the charger to the
Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

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. Power switch
Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
If the battery is installed while the power switch is in
the ON position, the power tool will start operating
immediately, which could cause a serious accident.
4. Checking the Accessory
○ Check to see if the application tool is a genuine
component recommended by the manufacturer and
that there are no cracks or other damage.
○ Check to see if the application tool is properly installed
as instructed.
5. Changing application tools (Fig. 5, 6)
CAUTION
● Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the
battery from the body when changing application
tools.
● Never touch the application tool immediately
after use. The metal is hot and can easily burn
your skin.
Adjust the horizontal gap between the shearing blades (A
in Fig. 5) at approximately 1/10 the steel plate thickness to
be sheared, according to the following procedures. (Fig. 6)
Moving Blade
A
Stationary Blade
Fig. 5
Thickness Gauge
Stationary Blade
Hexagon Socket Hd. Bolt
(1) Loosen the hexagonal socket bolts fastening the
stationary blade. Loosen the M4 lock nut, and push
back the M4 slotted set screws slightly.
(2) From the supplied thickness gauges, select one that
is 1/10 the thickness of the panel to be cut. Thickness
of each thickness gauge is marked thereon. Insert
the gauge in between the blades, then tighten the
hexagonal socket bolts very loosely. Next, use a
screwdriver to turn the M4 slotted set screws to
position the stationary blade until it hits the thickness
gauge.
(3) If the space between blades is larger than the
thickness of the panel to be cut, there will be burrs for
a less than clean cut.
If the space between blades is too narrow, cutting
speed will be aff ected. For cutting in a curved line,
making the space a little bigger will make the cutting
easier.
(4) After adjustment, tighten the M4 nuts securely so they
will not loosen during operation.
(5) Securely tighten the hexagonal socket bolts fastening
the stationary blade.
6. About remaining battery indicator
When pressing the remaining battery indicator switch,
the remaining battery indicator lamp lights and the
battery remaining power can be checked. (Fig. 7)
When releasing your fi nger from the remaining battery
indicator switch, the remaining battery indicator lamp
goes off . The Table 5 shows the state of remaining
battery indicator lamp and the battery remaining
power.
English
Lock Nut M4
Slotted Set Screw M4×14
Fig. 6
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