Important Safety Instructions For Use Of The Battery And Battery Charger - Hitachi DB3DL2 Instruction Manual

AC Input rating amperes*
Equal to or
greater than
0
2
3
* If the input rating of a battery charger is given in
watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding
ampere rating is to be determined by dividing
the wattage rating by the voltage rating —for
example:
1,250 watts
125 volts
9. Do not operate battery charger with damaged
cord or plug-replace them immediately.
10. Do not operate battery charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualifi ed
serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a
qualifi ed serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fi re.
12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from receptacle before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Removing the battery
will not reduce this risk.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF
THE BATTERY AND BATTERY
CHARGER
You must charge the battery before you can
use the power tool. Before using the model
UC3SFL battery charger, be sure to read all
instructions and cautionary statements on it, the
battery and in this manual.
CAUTION
Use only Hitachi battery type EBM315.
Other types of batteries may burst and
cause injury!
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
but less
than
2
3
4
= 10 amperes
Table 1
Length of cord, feet (meter)
25 (7.5)
18
18
18
Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury:
WARNING
Improper use of the battery or battery
charger can lead to serious injury. To avoid
these injuries:
1. Never disassemble the battery.
2. Never incinerate the battery, even if it is
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery
can explode in a fi re.
3. Never short-circuit the battery.
4. Never insert any objects into the battery
charger's air vents. Electric shock or damage to
the battery charger may result.
5. Never charge outdoors. Keep the battery away
from direct sunlight and use only where there is
low humidity and good ventilation.
6. Never charge when the temperature is below
50°F (10°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
7. Never connect two battery chargers together.
8. Never insert foreign objects into the hole for the
battery or the battery charger.
9. Never use
charging.
10. Never use an engine generator or DC power to
charge.
11. Never store the battery or battery charger in
places where the temperature may reach or
exceed 104°F (40°C).
12. Always operate charger on standard household
electrical power (120 volts). Using the charger
on any other voltage may overheat and damage
the charger.
13. Always wait at least 15 minutes between
charges to avoid overheating the charger.
14. Always disconnect the power cord from its
receptacle when the charger is not in use.
English
AWG size of cord
50 (15) 100 (30)
18 18
18 16
18 16
a booster transformer
150 (45)
16
14
14
when
7