English (Original instructions) power source and/or battery pack, picking up or GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY carrying the tool. WARNINGS Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on WARNING invites accidents. Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
English The possibility of fragments of the nails that were not c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, properly hit entering the eye is a threat to sight. Always keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, wear eye protection while operating this tool.
English 14. Keep hands and feet away from the fi ring head 23. Always charge battery ambient when using. temperature of 0–40°C. It is very dangerous for a nail to hit the A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over charging hands or feet by mistake.
English 1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on the REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY battery. TRANSPORTATION ○ During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall on the battery. When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the ○...
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The battery remaining power is nearly empty. Recharge the battery as soon as possible. Hook plate Battery indicator:1 LED (Red) blink M5 Bolt Contact Hitachi for inspection. Battery indicator: 2 LEDs blink in Orange, after 10 seconds, automatically turn off SYMBOLS Power switch.
* Only full sequential mode is available for New Zealand product specifi cations 2. Battery Charger Model UC18YSL3 Charging voltage DC 14.4 – 18 V Weight 0.6 kg NOTE Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and development, the specifi cations herein are subject to change without prior notice.
English NAIL SELECTION Choose a suitable nail from Fig. Nails which are not shown in Fig. can not be driven with this tool. Only smooth, barbed and ring type nails are used. Do not use screw nails. Nails are formed into strips which consist of 25 –...
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English (1) Charge indicator lamp indication The indications of the charge indicator lamp will be as shown in Table 1, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery. Table 1 Indications of the charge indicator lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for Before Blinks 0.5 seconds.
When the power is turned on but the Nailer is not used automatically turn off . for 30 minutes, the Nailer is automatically turned off . To turn on again, press the power switch. Contact Hitachi for WARNING inspection. Never leave the Nailer with the power on. This could result in an accident.
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If abnormal operation occurs, stop using the Nailer and Depress the push lever against the workpiece within contact a Hitachi authorized service center immediately. 2 seconds. (1) REMOVE ALL NAILS AND BATTERY FROM NAILER. □ THE NAILER MUST NOT OPERATE.
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(Set the switching device to the nailing operation 2) turning the adjuster. indicator light in blue mode completely as shown in This Hitachi nailer is equipped with a nailer operation the Fig. 13. Otherwise, it will be set to CONTACT switching device.
○ Keep hands and body away from the discharge area. energy of compressed air remaining inside. This Hitachi nailer may bounce from the recoil of driving 5 Attach the magazine to the injector and tighten with the a nail and unwanted subsequent nail may be driven, M5 bolt.
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In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. Important notice on the batteries for the Hitachi cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and...
Nailer operation. TROUBLESHOOTING Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center. PROBLEM CHECK METHOD CORRECTION Power switch doesn’t turn on.
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The charger’s vents are blocked, causing Avoid blocking the vents. its internal components to overheat. The cooling fan is not running. Contact a Hitachi Authorized Service Center for repairs. Charging of a USB device The charger was plugged into an electrical This is not a malfunction.
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