Hitachi DV18DMR Instruction Manual - Page 18

English Table 4 Lamp indications Lamp indications Status lamp Charge time lamp (red/ orange/ green) Charging time 30 minutes Charging time 20 minutes Charging time 5 minutes Overheat standby Lights red Lights orange Lights green Blinks red Lights continuously 30 minutes until charging complete. Lights continuously 20 minutes until charging complete. Lights continuously 5 minutes until charging complete. Lights for 0.3 seconds, off 0.3 seconds Battery overheated. Unable to charge. (Charging will commence when battery cools.) Charge status lamp (red/ orange/ green) Before charging Charging complete Charging impossible Blinks red Lights green Blinks orange Lights for 0.5 seconds, off 0.5 seconds Lights continuously Power cord is connected to receptacle. Lights for 0.1 seconds, off 0.1 seconds IIIIIIIIIII Battery or charger malfunction. (2) Regarding the temperature of the rechargeable battery The temperatures for rechargeable batteries are as shown in the table below, and batteries that have become hot should be cooled for a while before being recharged. Table 5 Recharging of batteries that have become hot Rechargeable batteries EB1830HL Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged 32°F-122°F (0°C-50°C) 4. Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle CAUTION: Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling on the cord. Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from receptacle to avoid damaging cord. 5. Remove the battery from the battery charger Supporting the battery charger with hand, pull out the battery from the battery charger. CAUTION: G Repair is required if the receptacle is not secured properly or the power cord does not stay in the receptacle. Consult your electrician. Using the charger in this condition may lead to fire. G If the charge status lamp is blinking orange rapidly (in 0.2 second intervals) and the buzzer sounds intermittently for 5 seconds, check that the hole for connecting the battery is not obstructed. Remove any obstructions. If no obstructions are found, the battery or charger may be malfunctioned. Return both to your place of purchase. G If the charge time lamp does not light when the power cord is connected to the receptacle, disconnect the power cord, and check that the battery is attached correctly. G The battery retains heat when used or left for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. In this state, the charge time lamp flashes red, and the battery cannot be charged immediately. Leave the battery inserted in the charger, and charging will commence when the battery cools down. 18