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 ...................15 ABOUT REMAINING BATTERY INDICATOR (BSL1240M ONLY) ....16 HOW TO USE ....................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 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. Do not immerse the battery or allow any fl uids to fl ow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such as water, can cause damage resulting in fi...
English 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. The most suitable temperature for charging is that of 20°C –...
English 15. When you drop or bump the appliance accidentally, check for breakage, crack, or deformation in the appliance. Breakage, crack or deformation may cause injuries. 16. When the appliance is out of condition or emits abnormal sound during use, immediately turn off...
English Charger Model UC12SL Charging voltage 10.8 V – 12 V Peak Weight 0.35 kg STANDARD ACCESSORIES R12DA have three types which are designated as LS, ES and NN. For their respective accessories, see the Table below. Table 1 R12DA R12DA R12DA (LS)
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Ventilation holes Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 3, 4). Battery cover CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. Terminals Battery Latch Battery installation Fig. 3 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 Before not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks charging 0.5 seconds) While Lights continuously Lights charging Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Charging not light for 0.5 seconds. (off for Blinks Pilot lamp complete...
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English NOTE The recharging time may vary according to the ambient temperature. In addition, the charge time becomes signifi cantly long in a low temperature environment, but this is not abnormal. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle. Hold the charger fi rmly and pull out the battery. NOTE Be sure to pull out the battery from the charger after use, and then keep it.
English PRIOR TO OPERATION Setting up and checking the work environment Check if the work environment is suitable by following the precautions. Mounting and dismounting the fi lter and pre fi lter Before using the appliance, check that the fi lter is securely mounted. (1) Remove the dust case (Fig.
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English (4) Install the fi lter (Fig. 9) Fit the fi lter over the fi lter holder. (5) Install the pre-fi lter (Fig. 10) When installing the pre fi lter, press the housing on with the projections in a horizontal position.
English THE SWITCH PANEL CAUTION Do not subject the switch panel to shock or damage. Switch operation (Fig. 12) The vacuum of the appliance can be switched between three stages of operation, depending on your need. When the power is off , pressing the 3 (HIGH) button or the 2/1 (MID/LOW) button will switch the appliance on.
English ABOUT REMAINING BATTERY INDICATOR (BSL1240M ONLY) You can check the battery’s remaining capacity by Remaining battery Remaining battery pressing the remaining battery indicator switch to light indicator lamp indicator switch the indicator lamp. (Fig. 14, Table 5) The indicator will shut off approximately 3 seconds after the remaining battery indicator switch is pressed.
English HOW TO USE WARNING To prevent accidents when installing or removing the rechargeable battery, make sure that the appliance is switched off . CAUTION ○ Make sure that the rechargeable battery is properly installed. If not properly installed, the battery may fall out, causing injury. ○...
English Switch Switch on the appliance (Fig. 19) Press the button for the mode you wish to operate. Fig. 19 EMPTYING THE DUST CASE CAUTION ○ To prevent accidents, make sure the power is switched off and remove the rechargeable Remove battery from the appliance.
English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CAUTION Be sure to turned off the switch and remove the battery before 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...
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English Inspection of terminals (tool and battery) Check to make sure that swarf and dust have not collected on the terminals. On occasion check prior, during and after operation. CAUTION Remove any swarf or dust which may have collected on the terminals. Failure to do so may result in malfunction.
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...
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. BSL1215 BSL1240M UC12SL 10.8 V - 12 V Peak 10.8 V - 12 V Peak Part Number: 374778 Battery Charger...
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