Important Safety Instructions For Use Of The Battery And Battery Charger; Caution On Lithium-Ion Battery - Hitachi RB 36DL Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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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 blower. Before using the model
UC36YRSL 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, BSL3620 AND BL36200. 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 insert foreign objects into the hole for
the battery or the battery charger.
8. NEVER store the battery or battery charger
in places where the temperature may reach
or exceed 104°F (40°C).
9. ALWAYS operate charger on standard
household electrical power (120 volts). Using
the charger on any other voltage may
overheat and damage the charger.
10. ALWAYS wait at least 15 minutes between
charges to avoid overheating the charger.
11. ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from its
receptacle when the charger is not in use.
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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.
During work make sure that swarf and dust
do not fall on the battery.
Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on
the power tool during work do not collect on
the battery.
Do not store an unused battery in a location
exposed to swarf and dust.
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.