Hitachi CR 18DV, Safety And Instruction Manual

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Table 3
Rechargeable batteries
EB1820
Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged
23°F — 140°F
(–5°C — 60°C)
Table 2
Indications of the pilot lamp
Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Lights continuously
Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light for
0.1 seconds. (off for 0.1 seconds)
Lights continuously
Before
charging
While
charging
Charging
complete
Charging
impossible
Charging
impossible
Malfunction in the battery or the
charger
The battery temperature is high,
making recharging impossible.
Blinks
(RED)
Lights
(RED)
Blinks
(RED)
Flickers
(RED)
Lights
(GREEN)
Battery Voltage (V)
Battery capacity (Ah)
2.0 Ah
18V EB1820 50min.
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Regarding the temperature of the rechargeable battery.
The temperatures for rechargeable batteries are as shown in the table below, and
batteries that have become hot should be cooled for a while before being recharged.
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Regarding recharging time
Table 4 shows the recharging time required according to the type of battery.
Table 4 Recharging time (approx. min.) at 68°F(20°C)
NOTE: The recharging time may vary according to ambient temperature and power
source voltage.
4. Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling on the cord.
Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from receptacle to avoid damaging cord.