About Power Lamp; Remaining Battery Indicator; Prior To Operation - Hitachi CG36DA Handling Instructions Manual

How to make the batteries perform longer.
(1) Recharge the batteries before they become completely
exhausted.
When you feel that the power of the tool becomes
weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If
you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric
current, the battery may be damaged and its life will
become shorter.
(2) Avoid recharging at high temperatures.
A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately after
use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after
use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and
the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery and
recharge it after it has cooled for a while.
CAUTION
○ If the battery is charged while it is heated because
it has been left for a long time in a location subject to
direct sunlight or because the battery has just been
used, the charge indicator lamp of the charger lights
for 0.3 seconds, does not light for 0.3 seconds (off for
0.3 seconds). In such a case, fi rst let the battery cool,
then start charging.
○ When the charge indicator lamp fl ickers (at 0.2-second
intervals), check for and take out any foreign objects in
the charger's battery connector. If there are no foreign
objects, it is probable that the battery or charger is
malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service
Center.
○ Since the built-in micro computer takes about
3 seconds to confi rm that the battery being charged with
UC18YSL3 is taken out, wait for a minimum of 3 seconds
before reinserting it to continue charging. If the battery
is reinserted within 3 seconds, the battery may not be
properly charged.

ABOUT POWER LAMP

The power lamp indicates various statuses for the tool.
(Fig. 30)
Table 3 shows the various statuses indicated by the power
lamp.
State of lamp
Off
Red
Blinking red
Quickly blinking red

REMAINING BATTERY INDICATOR

You can check the battery's remaining capacity by pressing
the remaining battery indicator switch to light the indicator
lamp. (Fig. 5, Table 4)
The indicator will shut off approximately 3 seconds after the
remaining battery indicator switch is pressed.
It is best to use the remaining battery indicator as a
guide since there are slight diff erences such as ambient
temperature and the condition of the battery.
Also, the remaining battery indicator may vary from those
equipped to a tool or charger.
Table 3
Status of Tool
Power OFF
Power ON
The lever is being pressed while
the overload protection circuit of
the tool is operating.
The tool is operating abnormally.
State of lamp
Lights ;
The battery remaining power is over
75%
Lights ;
The battery remaining power is
50% – 75%.
Lights ;
The battery remaining power is
25% – 50%.
Lights ;
The battery remaining power is less
than 25%
Blinks ;
The battery remaining power is nearly
empty. Recharge the battery soonest
possible.
Blinks ;
Output suspended due to high
temperature. Remove the battery from
the tool and allow it to fully cool down.
Blinks ;
Output suspended due to failure or
malfunction. The problem may be the
battery so please contact your dealer.
As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat
diff erently depending on ambient temperature and battery
characteristics, read it as a reference.
NOTE
Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or break it.
It may lead to a trouble.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

CAUTION
Pull out battery before doing any assembly.
1. Installing the loop handle (Fig. 7) (CG36DA (L),
CG36DTA (L) only)
(1) Remove the M6 × 43 bolts (2 pcs.).
(2) Install the loop handle on the main pipe so that it leans
against the housing.
(3) Place the handle fi xture at the lower end of the main pipe
and secure it fi rmly using M6 × 43 bolts (2 pcs.) and M6
nuts (2 pcs.).
NOTE
Secure the loop handle in a location that provides a good
grip.
CAUTION
Install the loop handle properly and securely as
instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come off and
cause injury.
2. Installing the bicycle-style handlebars (Fig. 8)
(1) Using the 4 mm hex wrench that is included, remove
the four bolts that have been temporarily secured to the
handle brace (A).
(2) Attach the right-hand side handgrip that has the lever
and the left-hand side handgrip, and then carefully
secure the handle brace (A) using the four bolts.
NOTE
Secure the left and right handgrips in a position that
provides a good grip.
CAUTION
Install the left and right handgrips properly and securely
as instructed in the handling instructions.
If not attached properly or securely, it may come off and
cause injury.
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Table 4
Battery Remaining Power