Assembly And Operation; Applications; Removal And Installation Method Of Battery; Charging Method - Hitachi C 18DSL Instruction Manual

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APPLICATIONS

Cutting various types of wood.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD
OF BATTERY
1. Battery removal
Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latch
to remove the battery (see Fig. 3).
CAUTION
Never short-circuit the battery.
2. Battery installation
Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see
Fig. 3).
Handle

CHARGING METHOD

NOTE
Before plugging into the receptacle, make sure the
following points.
The power source voltage is stated on the
nameplate.
The cord is not damaged.
WARNING:
Do not charge at voltage higher than indicated on
the nameplate.
If charged at voltage higher than indicated on the
nameplate, the charger will burn out.
1. Connect the charger's power cord to a receptacle.
When the power cord is connected, the charger's
pilot lamp will blink in red. (At 1-second intervals)
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

Latch
Push
Battery
Pull out
Insert
Fig. 3
WARNING:
Do not use the electrical cord if
damaged. Have it repaired
immediately.
2. Insert the battery into the charger.
Firmly insert the battery into the charger until the
line is visible, as shown in Fig. 4.
Pilot lamp
3. Charging
When the battery is connected to the battery
charger, charging will commence and the pilot
lamp will light in red. (See Table 2)
NOTE:
If the pilot lamp flikers in red, pull out the plug
from the receptacle and check if the battery is
properly mounted.
When the battery is fully charged, the pilot lamp
will blink in red slowly. (At 1-second intervals) (See
Table 2)
(1) Pilot lamp indication
The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown
in Table 2, according to the condition of the charger
or the rechargeable battery.
Battery
Charger
Line
Fig. 4