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GENERAL OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
2. Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t expose power tools and charger to rain. Don’t
use power tools and charger in damp or wet locations. And keep work area well lit.
Never use power tools and charger near fl ammable or explosive materials.
Do not use tool and charger in presence of fl ammable liquids or gases.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Store idle tools and charger. When not in use, tools and charger should be stored
in dry, high or locke-up place — out of reach of children. Store tools and charger in
a place in which the temperature is less than 40°C.
5. Don’t abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
6. When the charger is not in use or when being maintained and inspected,
disconnect the power cord of the charger from the receptacle.
7. To avoid danger, always use only the specifi ed charger.
8. Use only genuine HITACHI replacement parts.
9. Do not use power tools and charger for applications other than those specifi ed in
the Handling Instructions.
10. To avoid personal injury, use only the accessories or attachment recommended in
these handling instructions or in the HITACHI catalog.
11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacture or its
service agent or a similarly qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard.
Let only the authorized service center do the repairing. The Manufacture will not
be responsible for any damages or injuries caused by repair by the unauthorized
persons or by mishandling of the tool.
12. To ensure the designed operational integrity of power tools and charger, do not
remove installed covers or screws.
13. Always use the charger at the voltage specifi ed on the nameplate.
CONTENTS
GENERAL OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS ................................................12
PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGER ................................................................. 13
SYMBOL .......................................................................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 14
APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................14
CHARGING ..................................................................................................15
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ............................................................ 19
SERVICE PARTS LIST .................................................................................20