English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ..........2 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............5 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ......6 PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS CLEANER ..........7 SYMBOLS ......................8 SPECIFICATIONS ..................8 STANDARD ACCESSORIES .................9 APPLICATIONS ....................9 BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION ............10 CHARGING ....................10 PRIOR TO OPERATION ................13 THE SWITCH PANEL ...................14 HOW TO USE ....................15 EMPTYING THE DUST CASE ..............17...
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English Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
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English g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
English Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. CAUTION Keep children and infi rm persons away. When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and infi rm persons. CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output.
English 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.
English ● For transportation abroad, you must comply with international law and the rules and regulations of the destination country. PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS CLEANER Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0°C – 40°C. A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be charged at a temperature higher than 40°C.
English 14. Do not operate the appliance when the suction opening is blocked. The motor may overheat, causing deformation of parts or malfunction of the motor. 15. When you drop or bump the appliance accidentally, check for breakage, crack, or deformation in the appliance.
English CHARGER Model UC18YKSL UC18YFSL Charging voltage 14.4 V – 18 V 14.4 V – 18 V Weight 0.35 kg 0.5 kg STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 R18DA Charger...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Ventilation holes Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to Terminals remove the battery (see Fig. 3, 4). Battery cover CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. Latch Battery installation Battery Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see Fig.
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English Table 2 Indications of the pilot lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not Before light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks charging 0.5 seconds) While Lights continuously Lights charging Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not Charging light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks complete 0.5 seconds)
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English NOTE The recharging time may vary according to temperature and power source voltage. CAUTION When the battery charger has been continuously used, the battery charger will be heated, thus constituting the cause of the failures. Once the charging has been completed, give 15 minutes rest until the next charging.
Remove the cord or plug from the power and then connect it again after 30 seconds or so. If this does not cause the pilot lamp to blink in red (every second), please take the charger to the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. ○...
English (4) Install the fi lter (Fig. 9) Protruding Fit the fi lter over the fi lter holder. Marks 1 Align the (5) Install the pre-fi lter (Fig. 10) protruding When installing the pre fi lter, press the marks housing on with the projections in a horizontal position.
English Continuous operating time Mode BSL1830 BSL1850 3 (HIGH) Approx. 24 min. Approx. 40 min. Indicator 2 (MID) Approx. 29 min. Approx. 48 min. Lamp 1 (LOW) Approx. 40 min. Approx. 66 min. ∗ Continuous operating time will vary according to battery condition.
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English Extension Pipe Nozzle and Extension Pipe Detach Nozzle Twist Direction Insert Dust Case Housing Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Install the battery (Fig. 17) As shown in the diagram below, fi rmly insert until a click is heard. Switch on the appliance (Fig. 18) Press the button for the mode you wish to operate.
English EMPTYING THE DUST CASE CAUTION ○ To prevent accidents, make sure the power is switched off and remove the Remove rechargeable battery from the appliance. ○ Do not subject the dust case to strong impacts Dust Case as this may cause deformation or damage. Housing ○...
English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Cleaning the fi lter CAUTION ○ Do not wash the fi lter in a washing machine. ○ Do not wash the fi lter in hot water or dry it by fi re. If the vacuuming effi ciency is poor even when the dust case has been emptied, remove the fi...
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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 HiKOKI cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modifi...
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. Symptom Possible cause Remedy Tool doesn’t run No remaining battery power Charge the battery.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. UC18YSL3 Part Number: 329897 18 V (Li-ion) (14.4 V - 18 V) Battery cover Battery Charger Part Number: 332714 Part Number: 332712...
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