User manual HITACHI DS18DSAL

[. . . ] This manual should be stored in safe place. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. [. . . ] To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used make sure: a. That blades of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on battery charger: b. that extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of battery charger as specified in Table 1. Table 1 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS AC Input Rating Amperes* Equal to or greater than 0 2 3 * but less than 2 3 4 AWG Size of Cord Length of Cord, Feet (Meter) 25 (7. 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 rating­for example: 1, 250 vatios = 10 amperies 125 voltios 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 UC18YGL battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements on it, the battery and in this manual. When the battery power remaining runs out, the motor stops. In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes of overloading. Table 3 Rechargeable Temperatures at which the batteries battery can be recharged BCL1415, BCL1430 32°F -- 122°F (0°C -- 50°C) BCL1815, EBM1830 4. disconnect battery charger from the receptacle. CAUTION: Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling on the cord. Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from receptacle to avoid damaging cord. Supporting the battery charger with hand, pull out the battery from the battery charger. CAUTION: Repair is required if the receptacle is not secured properly or the power cord does not stay in the receptacle. Using the charger in this condition may lead to fire. if the charge status lamp is blinking red rapidly (in 0. 2 second intervals), check that the hole for connecting the battery is not obstructed. [. . . ] CAUTION: While operating the Cordless driver drill, take care not to lock the motor. If the motor is locked, immediately turn the power off. If the motor is locked for a while, the motor or battery will be burnt. Do not tighten too strongly as the screw heads will be damaged. [. . . ]