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(Original instructions)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN
USING THE BACK PACK POWER
SUPPLY
WARNING
1. Do not use the Back Pack Power Supply for
anything other than Hitachi 36 V cordless power
tools or USB-connection products (DC 5 V).
Use with products other than those speci
fi
ed may
result in damage to or malfunctions with the Back
Pack Power Supply or the equipment to which it is
connected, leading to accidents.
Hitachi Koki cannot be held responsible for any
damages incurred through using the Back Pack Power
Supply with unspeci
fi
ed products.
2. Make sure that the locations in which the Back
Pack Power Supply is stored and in which it is
used are kept neat and tidy.
• Sawdust and other foreign matter entering the
terminals may result in short-circuits and the outbreak
of smoke or
fi
re.
• Storing or using the Back Pack Power Supply in untidy
locations may result in accidents.
3. Check the Back Pack Power Supply for damage,
cracks or malformation in the event of it being
accidently dropped or subject to impact.
Damage, cracks and malformation may result in injury.
4. Do not place heavy objects on or cover the Back
Pack Power Supply, and do not use it in unstable
locations where it may fall.
Failure to observe this may result in injury, electric
shock or the outbreak of
fi
re.
5. Do not stand underneath when cleaning high
areas.
If the main unit or other equipment falls, it may result in
accidents.
6. Do not use any connection cables other than
those speci
fi
ed.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the
outbreak of
fi
re, electric shocks or injury.
7. The Back Pack Power Supply must be used within
a temperature range of 0 to 40°C.
Failure to observe this may result in deteriorated
performance of the Back Pack Power Supply, leading
to overheating and damage.
8. Do not store the Back Pack Power Supply in
locations subject to high temperatures, such as
on the dashboard, in the trunk or in cargo areas of
unventilated cars or trucks, or where it is subject
to direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this may result in damage or
reduced battery capacity, leading to overheating or the
outbreak of
fi
re.
9. Do not allow the Back Pack Power Supply to get
wet. Also, do not use it in the rain or in damp or wet
locations.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks, the
outbreak of
fi
re or malfunctions.
10. Make sure the area in which the Back Pack Power
Supply is used is well lit.
Using the Back Pack Power Supply in dark locations
may result in accidents.
11. When working without holding the Back Pack
Power Supply, make sure it is placed sideways on a
stable surface to prevent it from falling or toppling
over.
Failure to observe this may result in damage.
12.
Work carried out with cordless equipment
attached to the Back Pack Power Supply must be
carried out by only one person.
Two people holding di
ff
erent items of equipment may
result in unexpected accidents.
13. Do not recharge or use the Back Pack Power
Supply near to wood shavings, in
fl
ammable gas,
oil, gasoline or other combustible substances.
Failure to observe this may result in explosions, the
outbreak of
fi
re, or other accidents.
14. Do not use the Back Pack Power Supply in
locations where it may be subject to salt damage
or chemical gas damage, or in locations where it
may be subject to sand, dirt or dust.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the
outbreak of
fi
re, damage or injury.
15. Do not dismantle, repair or modify the Back Pack
Power Supply.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the
outbreak of
fi
re, electric shocks or injury.
16. Do not insert needles, hair-pins or any other metal
object in the Back Pack Power Supply.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the
outbreak of
fi
re, electric shocks or injury.
17. Do not swing, throw, drop or otherwise subject the
Back Pack Power Supply to powerful shocks.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating, the
outbreak of
fi
re, electric shocks or injury.
18. In the event of abnormalities or malfunctions
occurring with the Back Pack Power Supply during
usage, place it on the ground, switch o
ff
the power
immediately. Contact Hitachi Authorized Service
Center for inspections and repairs.
Failure to observe this may result in damage, the
outbreak of
fi
re or injury.
19. Make sure that only speci
fi
ed accessories and
attachments are used.
Use only the accessories and attachments speci
fi
ed in
the instruction manual or Hitachi Koki catalogs.
20. Use the special battery recharger.
Use only the battery recharger speci
fi
ed in the
instruction manual or Hitachi Koki catalogs. The use
of unspeci
fi
ed rechargers may result in the battery
bursting, leading to injury or damage.
21. Recharge the battery correctly.
• Use a power supply that conforms to the rating listed
on the recharger. Do not use the recharger with direct
current power supplies, engine generators, boosters or
any other type of transformer.
Failure to observe this may result in overheating or the
outbreak of
fi
re.
• Do not recharge the Back Pack Power Supply in
ambient temperatures lower than 0°C or higher than
50°C. Failure to observe this may result in the Back
Pack Power Supply not being recharged correctly,
which will shorten life expectancy.
It may also result in bursting or the outbreak of
fi
re.
• Recharge the Back Pack Power Supply in a well-
ventilated environment. Do not cover the Back Pack
Power Supply or the recharger during recharging.
Failure to observe this may result in it bursting or the
outbreak of
fi
re.
• Unplug the recharger from the power supply when not
in use.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks or
the outbreak of
fi
re.
22. Beware of electric shocks
Do not touch the recharger’s power plug or the connector
terminals on the Back Pack Power Supply with wet hands.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.
23. Do not place the Back Pack Power Supply near
to heaters or other equipment that emits high
temperatures.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks, the
outbreak of
fi
re or accidents.
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