Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the switch GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY or energising power tools that have the switch on WARNINGS invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before WARNING turning the power tool on. Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 8. If the tool falls or strikes against an object, check from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, the blade and the body for damage, cracking and keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, deformation.
○ Stop the tool immediately if the blade stalls against a too Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution. heavy branch. Do not allow the motor to seize up as it WARNING could damage the motor. In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, ○...
REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY DESCRIPTION OF NUMBERED ITEMS TRANSPORTATION (Fig. 1 – Fig. 9) When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the Sub Switch following precautions. Sub Handle WARNING Notify the transporting company that a package contains a Protector lithium-ion battery, inform the company of its power output Blade and follow the instructions of the transportation company when arranging transport.
14.4 V – 18 V shown in Table 1, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery. Weight 0.6 kg NOTE Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and development, the specifi cations herein are subject to change without prior notice.
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Table 1 Indications of the charge indicator lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for Before Blinks 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) Plugged into power source charging (RED) Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for Blinks 1 second. (off for 1 second) Battery capacity at less than 50% (BLUE) While...
CAUTION 1. Sharpening the blade (Fig. 10) ○ If the battery is charged while it is heated because Move an iron fi le in the direction of the arrow for a rough it has been left for a long time in a location subject to sharpening then use an oil stone to give the blade a good direct sunlight or because the battery has just been fi...
CAUTION NOTE In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and safety regulations and standards prescribed in each development, the specifi cations herein are subject to country must be observed. change without prior notice.
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The charger’s vents are blocked, causing its Avoid blocking the vents. internal components to overheat. The cooling fan is not running. Contact a Hitachi Authorized Service Center for repairs. The USB power lamp The battery’s capacity has become low. Replace the battery with one that has has switched off...