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English c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY switch is in the off position before connecting to WARNINGS power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. WARNING Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the switch Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
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English b) Use power tools only with specifi cally g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use designated battery packs. inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or injury and fi...
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English toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. SPECIFIC FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING- Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect OFF OPERATIONS operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
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English – Check that the work piece is properly supported; 9. Keep the tool’s terminals (battery mount) free of swarf – Do not use cutting off wheel for side grinding; and dust. – Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create ○...
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English ○ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the power REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY tool during work do not collect on the battery. TRANSPORTATION ○ Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed to swarf and dust. When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the ○...
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AC/DC adapter (ET36A) cannot be used with this tool. Switching locks to the "ON" position NOTE Due to HiKOKI’s continuing program of research and Disconnect the battery development, the specifi cations herein are subject to change without prior notice.
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English 2. Battery CHARGING Model BSL36B18 Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows. Voltage 36 V / 18 V (Automatic Switching*) 1. Connect the charger’s power cord to the receptacle. When connecting the plug of the charger to a receptacle, 4.0 Ah / 8.0 Ah Battery capacity the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1- second intervals).
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English (2) Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the rechargeable battery The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 2. Table 2 Charger UC18YSL3 Type of battery Li-ion Temperatures at which the 0oC – 50oC battery can be recharged Charging voltage 14.4 Multi volt...
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Cool the unit in a location that is shaded and well- ventilated. Try operating the unit once again after it has suffi ciently cooled. Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless power tools MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries.
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English 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 HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. 1. Power tool Symptom Possible cause Remedy Tool doesn’t run No remaining battery power Charge the battery.
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