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SAFETY — Continued
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 UC7SD.
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 type EB714S. 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 |
*If the input rating of a battery charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage
1,250 watts
10amperes
125 volts
9.Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord or
10.Do not operate battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
11.Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
12.To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from receptacle before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Removing the battery will not reduce this risk.
13.This battery charger might be attached to HITACHI battery operated tools as a standard accessory. In this case, please confirm Instruction Manual of the
HITACHI battery operated tools before using the
battery charger. =
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER
You must charge the battery before you use the Nailer. Before using the model UC7SD battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements on it, the battery and in this manual.
REMEMBER: USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPE EB714S. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND CAUSE INJURY!
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