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CAUTION:
1Do not place the tool on a workbench or work area where metal chips are present.
The chips may adhere to the tool, resulting in injury or malfunction.
2If chips have adhered to the tool, do not touch it. Remove the chips with a brush.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
3If you use a pacemaker or other electronic medical device, do not operate or approach the tool. Operation of the electronic device may be affected.
4Do not use the tool in the vicinity of precision devices such as cell phones, magnetic cards or electronic memory media.
Doing so may lead to misoperation, malfunction or loss of data.
20.Definitions for symbols used on this tool V ............... volts
— | direct current |
no ............ | no load speed |
revolutions or reciprocation per minute |
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 UC18YGSL.
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 types BSL14 and BSL18 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 | but less | Length of Cord, Feet (Meter) |
| ||
greater than | than | 25 (7.5) | 50 (15) | 100 (30) | 150 (45) |
0 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
2 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
3 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
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