Precautions In Sales Promotion; Safety Instructions - Hitachi DB 10DL Technical Data And Service Manual

PRECAUTIONS IN SALES PROMOTION

1. Safety instructions

In the interest of promoting the safest and most efficient use of the Model DB 10DL cordless driver drill by
all of our customers, it is very important that at the time of sale, the salesperson carefully ensures that the
buyer seriously recognizes the importance of the contents of the Handling Instructions, and fully
understands the meaning of the precautions listed on the Caution Plate and Name Plate attached to each
tool.
A. Handling instructions
Salespersons must be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the Handling Instructions in order to give
pertinent advice to the customer. In particular, they must have a thorough understanding of the precautions
for use of the cordless tools which are different from those of ordinary electric power tools.
(1) Before use, ensure that the battery is fully charged.
New battery is not fully charged. Even if the battery was fully charged at the factory, long periods of
inactivity, such as during shipping, cause the storage battery to lose its charge. Customers must be
instructed to fully charge the battery prior to use.
(2) When charging storage battery, use only the exclusive Model UC 10SFL charger provided with
the tool.
Because of the designed rapid-charging feature (about 40 minutes), use of other battery chargers is
hazardous.
(3) Connect the charger to an AC power outlet only.
Use of any other power source (DC outlet, fuel powered generator, etc.) will cause the charger to
overheat and burn out.
(4) Do not use any voltage increasing equipment (transformer etc.) between the power source and
the charger.
If the charger is used with voltage higher than that indicated on the unit, it will not function properly.
(5) Conduct battery charging at an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
Special temperature sensitive devices are employed in the charger to permit rapid charging. Ensure that
customers are instructed to use the charger at the indicated ambient temperature range. At temperature
under 0°C (32°F) the thermostat will not function properly, and the storage battery may be overcharged.
At temperature over 40°C (104°F), the storage battery cannot be sufficiently charged. The optimum
temperature range is 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F).
(6) The battery charger should not be used continuously.
At high ambient temperature, if over three storage batteries are charged in succession, the temperature
of the coils on the transformer will rise and there is a chance that the temperature fuse inserted in the
interior of the transformer will inadvertently melt. After charging one battery, please wait about 15
minutes before charging the next battery.
(7) Do not attempt to disassemble the storage battery or the charger.
Special devices, such as a thermostat, are built into the storage battery and the charger to permit rapid
charging. Incorrect parts replacement and/or wiring will cause malfunctions which could result in fire or
other hazards. Instruct the customer to bring these units to an authorized service center in the event
repair or replacement is necessary.
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