Prior To Operation - Hitachi CE 18DSL Handling Instructions Manual

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Since the built-in micro computer takes about 3 seconds to confi rm that the battery
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being charged with charger 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.
If the pilot lamp does not blink in red (every second) even though the charger cord
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is connected to the power, it indicates that the protection circuit of the charger
may be activated.
Remove the cord or plug from the power and then connect it again after
30 seconds or so. If this does not cause the pilot lamp to blink in red (every
second), please take the charger to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Preparing and checking the work environment
Make sure that the work site meets all the conditions laid forth in the precautions.
2. Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is at all loose it could come off and cause
an accident.
3. Power switch
Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
If the battery is installed while the power switch is in the ON position, the power tool will
start operating immediately, which could cause a serious accident.
4. Checking the Accessory
○ Check to see if the application tool is a genuine component
recommended by the manufacturer and that there are no
cracks or other damage.
○ Check to see if the application tool is properly installed as
instructed.
5. Adjusting the horizontal gap between the shearing blades
(Fig. 6, 7)
CAUTION
○ Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the
battery from the body when changing application
tools.
○ Never touch the application tool
immediately after use. The metal is hot
and can easily burn your skin.
Adjust the horizontal gap between the shearing
blades (A in Fig. 6) at approximately 1/10 the steel
plate thickness to be sheared, according to the
following procedures. (Fig. 7)
(1) Loosen the hexagonal socket bolts fastening
the stationary blade. Loosen the M4 lock nut,
and push back the M4 slotted set screws
slightly.
Thickness Gauge
Stationary Blade
Hexagon
Socket Hd. Bolt
28
Moving Blade
Stationary Blade
A
Fig. 6
Lock Nut M4
Slotted Set
Screw M4×14
Fig. 7