Important Safety Instructions For Use Of The Battery And Battery Charger - Hitachi C 18DBAL Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI rechargeable
battery type BSL18 series. Other type of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
AC Input Rating Amperes*
Equal to or but less
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
8. Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord or
plug-replace them immediately.
9. 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.
10. Do not disassemble battery charger and the battery;
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.
11. You must charge the battery before you can use the
power tool.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet when not in use, as well as
before maintenance or cleaning.
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 UC18YSL3 battery charger,
be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements
on it, the battery and in this manual.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
than 25 (7.5)
2
3
4
= 10 amperes
7. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fi re and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used make sure:
a. That blades of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
battery charger:
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.
Table 1
AWG Size of Cord
Length of Cord, Feet (Meter)
50 (15)
18 18
18 18
18 18
CAUTION
USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPES BSL18
SERIES. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY
BURST AND CAUSE INJURY!
Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury:
WARNING:
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 14°F
(-10°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
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 DC power to charge.
English
100 (30) 150 (45)
18 16
16 14
16 14
Improper use of the battery
or battery charger can lead to
serious injury. To avoid these
injuries:
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