Hitachi UR 18DSAL Manual page 7

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 Þ 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.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, Þ re or the like.
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.
12. The manufacturer's speciÞ ed charging instructions
shall be included for secondary batteries. Primary
batteries shall include instructions indicating that
the batteries shall not be charged.
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. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is
severely damaged. The batteries can explode in
a Þ re.
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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 speciÞ ed.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even
when a speciÞ ed 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 Þ re 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 appears abnormal during use, recharging
or storage, immediately remove it from the
equipment or battery charger, and stop use.
12. Caution-Risk of Þ re and burns.
The battery used in this device may present a
risk of Þ re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do no
disassemble, crush, heat above 104°F (40°C),
or incinerate. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Replace battery with HITACHI battery type,
BSL1830 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of Þ re or explosion.
13. Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children. Do not crush
disassemble and do not dispose of in Þ re.
CAUTION
1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your
eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well
with fresh clean water such as tap water and
contact a doctor immediately.
If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-
problems.
2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well
with clean water such as tap water immediately.
There is a possibility that this can cause skin
irritation.
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