Hitachi C18DLP4 Instruction Manual - Page 7

English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER WARNING: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of battery chargers. To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety instructions: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model UC18YRL and UC18YFL. 2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI rechargeable battery type EB7, EB9, EB12, EB14, EB18, BCL14, BCL18 and EBM18 series. Other type of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. 4. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger. 7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. 8. 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* AWG Size of Cord Equal to or greater than but less than Length of Cord, Feet (Meter) 25 (7.5) 50 (15) 100 (30) 150 (45) 0 2 2 3 3 4 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 16 14 16 14 * 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 rating-for example: 1,250 watts 125 volts = 10 amperes 9. Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord or plug-replace them immediately. 10. Do not operate battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. 11. Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from receptacle before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Removing the battery will not reduce this risk. 13. This battery charger might be attached to HITACHI battery operated tools as a standard accessory. In this case, please confirm instruction Manual of the HITACHI battery operated tools before using the battery charger. 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 UC18YRL or UC18YFL battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements on it, the battery and in this manual. REMEMBER: USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPES EB7 SERIES, EB9 SERIES, EB12 SERIES, EB14 SERIES, EB18 SERIES, BCL14 SERIES, BCL18 SERIES AND EBM18 SERIES. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND CAUSE INJURY! Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury: WARNING: Improper use of the battery or battery charger can lead to serious injury. To avoid these injuries: 1. NEVER disassemble the battery. 2. NEVER incinerate the battery, even if it is damaged or is completely worn out. The battery can explode in a fire. 7