Hitachi CJ18DL Instruction Manual - Page 6

English 18. ALWAYS wear a mask or respirator to protect READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS yourself from dust or potentially harmful particles generated during operation. 1. This manual contains important safety and 19. ALWAYS firmly grip the handle while operating. operating instructions for battery charger Model 20. ALWAYS be careful with buried object such as an UC18YRL and UC18YFL. underground wiring. 2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions Touching these active wiring or electric cable with and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, this tool, you may receive an electric shock. (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. Confirm if there are any buried object such as 3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI electric cable within the wall, floor or ceiling where rechargeable battery type EB7, EB9, EB12, EB14, you are going to operate here after. EB18, BCL14, BCL18 and EBM18 series. Other type 21. Definitions for symbols used on this tool of batteries may burst causing personal injury and V volts damage. direct current Hz hertz 4. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold A amperes no no load speed by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. ---/min ...... revolutions or reciprocation per minute 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 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. WARNING: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of battery chargers. To avoid 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: these risks, follow these basic safety instructions: 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 10. Do not operate battery charger if it has received a watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. wattage rating by the voltage rating-for example: 11. Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a 1,250 watts = 10 amperes 125 volts qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 9. Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord 12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger or plug-replace them immediately. from receptacle before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Removing the battery will not reduce this risk. 6