Hitachi CR 18DV Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle, Indications of the pilot lamp

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				Table 2
			Indications of the pilot lamp
Before	Blinks	Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
charging	(RED)	0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
While	Lights	Lights continuously
charging	(RED)
Charging	Blinks	Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
complete	(RED)	0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Charging	Flickers	Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light for			Malfunction in the battery or the
impossible	(RED)	0.1 seconds. (off for 0.1 seconds)			charger
Charging	Lights	Lights continuously			The battery temperature is high,
impossible	(GREEN)				making recharging impossible.

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 3
Rechargeable batteries	Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged
EB1820	23°F — 140°F
	(–5°C — 60°C)

Regarding recharging time

Table 4 shows the recharging time required according to the type of battery.

Table 4 Recharging time (approx. min.) at 68°F(20°C)

Battery Voltage (V)

Battery capacity (Ah)

2.0 Ah

18V EB1820 50min.

NOTE: The recharging time may vary according to ambient temperature and power source voltage.

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.

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