Important Safety Instructions For Use Of The Battery And Battery Charger - Hitachi CB 18DBL Instruction Manual

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b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of battery charger as specifi ed in Table 1.
AC input rating Ampere*
Equal to or
greater than
0
2
3
* If the input rating of a battery charger is given in watts
rather than in amperes, the corresponding ampere
rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage
rating by the voltage rating―for example:
1,250 watts
125 volts
9. Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord or
plug-replace them immediately.
10. Do not operate battery charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in
any way; take it to a qualifi ed serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a
qualifi ed serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fi re.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
receptacle before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Removing the battery will not reduce this risk.
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 UC18YFSL battery charger,
be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements
on it, the battery and in this manual.
CAUTION
USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPE BSL1850.
OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND
CAUSE INJURY!
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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
but less
than
2
3
4
= 10 amperes
Table 1
Length of cord, feet (meter)
25 (7.5)
18
18
18
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
fi re.
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).
Charging the battery at temperatures outside the
range of 32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C) may prevent
proper charging and reduce battery life.
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 ove rheating the charger.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from its
receptacle when the charger is not in use.
AWG size of cord
50 (15) 100 (30)
18 18
18 16
18 16
150 (45)
16
14
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