Caution On Lithium-Ion Battery - Hitachi DS 14DFL Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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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 fire.
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
32°F (0°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 a booster transformer when 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).
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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.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

This battery is exclusively for the driver drill. Never use
with any other heavy-duty power tools (i.e. Circular saw,
Reciprocating saw, Disc grinder and Blower etc.).
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 you are pulling the switch, the motor
may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of
protection function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the
motor stops.
In such case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In
this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate
causes of overloading. After that, you can use it
again.
3. If the battery is overheated under overload work,
the battery power may stop.
In this case, stop using the battery and let the
battery cool. After that, you can use it again.