English CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS FOR CORDLESS CLEANER ........24 PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS CLEANER ..........26 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS .............27 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............28 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ......29 SYMBOLS ....................30 NAME OF PARTS..................30 SPECIFICATIONS ..................31 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ...............31 APPLICATIONS ....................32 BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION ............32 CHARGING ....................32 PRIOR TO OPERATION ................35 THE SWITCH PANEL ...................37...
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English b) Do not expose appliances to rain or wet conditions. Water entering an appliance will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord of charger. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
English b) Use appliances only with specifi cally designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fi re. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
English When the appliance is out of condition or emits abnormal sound during use, immediately turn off the switch and request repair from your local retailer or authorized servicing agent. If you continue to use the appliance as it is, it may lead to injuries.
English CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output. In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this product, even if it is switched on, the motor may stop.
English CAUTION 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. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water such as tap water immediately.
English SYMBOLS WARNING The following show symbols used for the appliance. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. To reduce the risk of injury, user must Direct current read instruction manual. Rated voltage Warning NAME OF PARTS 1. CLEANER Switch panel LED light Indicator Lamp...
English SPECIFICATIONS CLEANER Model R18DC Voltage 18 V Motor DC motor 3 (HIGH) Approx. 40 min Continuous operating time 2 (MID) Approx. 48 min (Battery: using BSL36A18X) 1 (LOW) Approx. 66 min 3 (HIGH) : Approx. 40 W Suction Work Rate 2 (MID) : Approx.
English APPLICATIONS ○ Light-duty vacuuming of dry surfaces BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Handle Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 4). Battery CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. Insert Battery installation Push Match the battery with the unit's groove and fi...
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English Charging When inserting a battery in the charger, the charge indicator lamp will blink in blue. When the battery becomes fully recharged, the charge indicator lamp will light up in green. (See Table 2) Charge indicator lamp indication The indications of the charge indicator lamp will be as shown in Table 2, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery.
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English Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the rechargeable battery The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 3. Table 3 Charger UC18YSL3 Type of battery Li-ion Temperatures at which the 0°C–50°C battery can be recharged Charging 14.4 voltage...
English How to make the batteries perform longer. Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted. When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.
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English Hold here Filter Filter Turn clockwise Protruding marks free of Dust Remove debris Filter and dust Case Connector free of Housing damage Housing Filter holder Rubber not Remove deteriorated Intake Port Tighten Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 (4) Install the fi lter (Fig. 9) When installing the fi...
English THE SWITCH PANEL CAUTION Do not subject the switch panel to shock or damage. Switch Panel Switch operation (Fig. 11) Indicator Lamp The vacuum of the appliance can be switched HIGH Mode between three stages of operation, depending on your need.
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 Filter installed, the battery may fall out, causing injury.
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English Install the battery (Fig. 16) As shown in the diagram below, fi rmly insert until a click is heard. Switch on the appliance (Fig. 17) Press the button for the mode you wish to operate. (See “THE SWITCH PANEL” on page 37.) Switch LED light Battery...
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English Table 4 State of lamp Battery Remaining Power Lights ; The battery remaining power is over 75%. Lights ; The battery remaining power is 50%–75%. Lights ; The battery remaining power is 25%–50%. Lights ; The battery remaining power is less than 25%. Blinks ;...
English EMPTYING THE DUST CASE WARNING ○ To prevent accidents, make sure the power is switched off and remove the rechargeable battery from the appliance. CAUTION Remove ○ Do not subject the dust case to strong impacts Dust Case as this may cause deformation or damage. Housing ○...
English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WARNING Be sure to turned off the switch and remove the battery before maintenance and inspection. Cleaning the fi lter If the vacuuming effi ciency is poor even when the dust case has been emptied, remove the fi...
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English Cleaning the fan fi lter (Fig. 22) If there is dust on the fan fi lter, hold the cleaner with the fan fi lter pointing downwards to keep dust from entering the motor and lightly clean with a small brush such as a used toothbrush. Clean with a toothbrush or similar tool (Do not brush vigorously) Do not detach the...
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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.
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In the operation and maintenance of appliances, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless appliances Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless appliance 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 cleaner does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Symptom Possible cause Remedy Cleaner 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. BSL36A18X UC18YSL3 Part Number: 329897 Battery (14.4 V–18 V) Battery cover Charger Part Number: 375373 Part Number: 375371 Flexible Hose...
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