If the battery is recharged when it is warm due to battery use or exposure to sunlight, the pilot lamp may not light.

The battery will not be recharged. In such a case, let the battery cool before charging.

If the battery charger does not work while the battery is mounted correctly, it is probable that the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service Center.

BEFORE OPERATION

Read section titled “SAFETY” (pages 4 – 9).

Make sure of the followings before operation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

WARNING

English

PREPARING THE FUEL CELL

Read section titled “SAFTY, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUEL CELL (page 7).

DANGER

The fuel cell is

flammable.

Keep away from ignition

sources.

Do not spray to a naked

flame or any

incandescent material.

Do not smoke when

handling fuel cell.

Keep stem of fuel cell

away from face or skin.

Expanding gases cause

low temperatures. Do

not contact with gases.

Do not inhale.

120°F MAX

(50°C)

No flammable gas, liquid or other flammable objects at worksite.

Use outside or well– ventilated areas.

Do not inhale.

Keep the Nailer, fuel cell and battery away from sunshine and from temperature exceeding 120°F (50°C).

Keep away from ignition sources. No smoking.

Clear the area of children or unauthorized personnel.

Keep out of reach of

children.

CAUTION

If the gas leaks from the metering valve or the gas cartridge after attached the metering valve, replace with the new metering valve.

Do not attempt to reuse the metering valve. Replace with the new metering valve.

To attach the metering valve to a fuel cell:

(1)Separate the metering valve and the cap from the gas cartridge.

COLD WEATHER CARE

Do not store the Nailer, fuel cell and battery in a cold weather environment. Keep the Nailer, fuel cell and battery in a warm area until beginning the work.

If the Nailer, fuel cell and battery are already cold, bring it in a warm area and allow the Nailer to warm up before use. Observe temperature limit of max. 120°F (50°C).

Do not expose to an open flame and sparks!

CAUTION

This Nailer may not drive completely below when; at low temperature fuel cell loose the required propellant force, at high temperature fuel cell overdose.

Do not use the Nailer in the rain or where excessive moisture is present.

This Nailer is not recommended for use at altitudes above 5,000 feet (1,500 m), or in temperature below 30°F (0°C).

(2)Press forward (stem side) and downward on the front side of the metering valve.

(3)Press downward on the rear of the metering valve until it seals.

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Hitachi Koki USA NR 90GC manual Before Operation, Working Environment, Preparing the Fuel Cell, Cold Weather Care