Caution On Lithium-Ion Battery - Hitachi R 18DSAL Safety And Instruction Manual

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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).
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
Keep children and infi rm persons away.
When not in use, tools should be stored out of
reach of children and infi rm persons.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

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.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning and
caution.
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WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat
generation, smoke emission, explosion and ignition
beforehand, please be sure to heed the following
precautions.
1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on
the battery.
○ During work make sure that swarf and dust do
not fall on the battery.
○ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on
the power tool during work do not collect on the
battery.
○ Do not store an unused battery in a location
exposed to swarf and dust.
○ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and
dust that may adhere to it and do not store it
together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).
2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such
as a nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw
or subject the battery to severe physical shock.
3. Do not use an apparently damaged or
deformed battery.
4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.
5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets
or car cigarette lighter sockets.
6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than
those specifi ed.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even
when a specifi ed recharging time has elapsed,
immediately stop further recharging.
8. Do not put or subject the battery to high
temperatures or high pressure such as into
a microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure
container.
9. Keep away from fi re immediately when leakage
or foul odor are detected.
10. Do not use in a location where strong static
electricity generates.
11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat
generated, discolored or deformed, or in any
way appears abnormal during use, recharging
or storage, immediately remove it from the
equipment or battery charger, and stop use.