Hitachi BL 36200 Safety Instructions & Instruction Manual page 5

10. Make sure the area in which the back pack power supply is used is well lit.
Using the back pack power supply in dark locations may result in accidents.
11. When working without holding the back pack power supply, make sure it is placed
sideways on a stable surface to prevent it from falling or toppling over.
Failure to observe this may result in damage.
12. Work carried out with cordless equipment attached to the back pack power supply must be
carried out by only one person.
Two people holding diff erent items of equipment may result in unexpected accidents.
13. Do not recharge or use the back pack power supply near to wood shavings, infl ammable
gas, oil, gasoline or other combustible substances.
Failure to observe this may result in explosions, the outbreak of fi re, or other accidents.
14. Do not use the back pack power supply in locations where it may be subject to salt damage
or chemical gas damage, or in locations where it may be subject to sand, dirt or dust.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the outbreak of fi re, damage or injury.
15. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modifi ed. Damaged or modifi ed
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fi re, explosion or risk of injury.
16. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fi re or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fi re or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
17. Do not dismantle, repair or modify the back pack power supply.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the outbreak of fi re, electric shocks or injury.
18. Do not insert needles, hair-pins or any other metal object in the back pack power supply.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the outbreak of fi re, electric shocks or injury.
19. Do not swing, throw, drop or otherwise subject the back pack power supply to powerful
shocks.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the outbreak of fi re, electric shocks or injury.
20. In the event of abnormalities or malfunctions occurring with the back pack power supply
during usage, place it on the ground, switch off the power immediately. Contact Hitachi
Authorized Service Center for inspections and repairs.
Failure to observe this may result in damage, the outbreak of fi re or injury.
21. Make sure that only specifi ed accessories and attachments are used.
Use only the accessories and attachments specifi ed in the instruction manual or Hitachi
Koki catalogs.
22. Use the special battery recharger.
Use only the battery recharger specifi ed in the instruction manual or Hitachi Koki catalogs. The
use of unspecifi ed rechargers may result in the battery bursting, leading to injury or damage.
23. Recharge the battery correctly.
• Use a power supply that conforms to the rating listed on the recharger. Do not use the
recharger with direct current power supplies, engine generators, boosters or any other
type of transformer.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating or the outbreak of fi re.
• Do not recharge the back pack power supply in ambient temperatures lower than 32 °F
(0 °C) or higher than 122 °F (50 °C). Failure to observe this may result in the back pack
power supply not being recharged correctly, which will shorten life expectancy.
It may also result in bursting or the outbreak of fi re.
• Recharge the back pack power supply in a well-ventilated environment. Do not cover the
back pack power supply or the recharger during recharging. Failure to observe this may
result in it bursting or the outbreak of fi re.
• Unplug the recharger from the power supply when not in use.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks or the outbreak of fi re.
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