Hitachi WH 14DSDL Handling Instructions Manual page 30

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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 specifi ed.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi 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 fi 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.
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.
3. If you fi nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, deformation, and/or other
irregularities when using the battery for the fi rst time, do not use and return it to
your supplier or vendor.
WARNING
If an electrically conductive foreign object enters the
terminals of the lithium ion battery, a short-circuit
may occur resulting in the risk of fi re. Please observe
the following matters when storing the battery.
Do not place electrically conductive cuttings,
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nails, steel wire, copper wire or other wire in
the storage case.
Either install the battery in the power tool or
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store by securely pressing into the battery
cover until the ventilation holes are concealed
to prevent short-circuits (See Fig. 1).
Latch
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Ventilation holes
Terminals
Battery cover
Battery
Fig. 1