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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

CAUTION

Pull out battery before doing any inspection or maintenance.

1.Inspecting the accessories

Using a tip tool or mandrel with a worn or damaged end will not only result in a poor finish, but will place unreasonable strain on the motor, causing reduced efficiency, damage or injury.

If the tip tool or mandrel is worn or damaged, replace it.

2.Check the screws

Loose screws are dangerous. Regularly inspect them and make sure they are tight.

CAUTION

Using this power tool with loosened, screws is extremely dangerous.

3.Check for dust

Dust may be removed with a soft cloth or a cloth dampened with soapy water.

Do not use bleach, chlorine, gasoline or thinner, for they may damage the plastics.

4.Disposal of the exhausted battery

WARNING

Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The battery must explode if it is incinerated. The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of it’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

5.Storage

Storing in a place below 104°F (40°C) and out of the reach of children.

NOTE

Make sure that the battery is fully charged when stored for a long period (3 months or more). The battery with smaller capacity may not be able to be charged when used, if stored for a long period.

6.Service and repairs

All quality power tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by a

HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.

7.Service parts list

CAUTION

Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance. In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed.

MODIFICATIONS

Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved and modified to incorporate the latest technological advancements.

Accordingly, some parts may be changed without prior notice.

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