Hitachi DV 18DBFL, Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
CAUTION: Pull out battery before doing any inspection or maintenance.
1. Checking the condition of the bit
The bits should be checked regularly. If worn or
broken bits can slip or decrease the efficiency of
the motor and burn it out.
Replace worn bits with new ones.
CAUTION
If you use a driver bit of which point is worn or
broken, it will be dangerous since it slips. So
replace it with a new one.
2. Check the Screws
Loose screws are dangerous. Regularly inspect
them and make sure they are tight.
CAUTION
Using this power tool with loosened, screws is
extremely dangerous.
3. Check for Dust
Dust may be removed with a soft cloth or a cloth
dampened with soapy water.
Do not use bleach, chlorine, gasoline or thinner,
for they may damage the plastics.
4. Disposal of the exhausted battery
WARNING:
Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The
battery must explode if it is incinerated. The
product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of it’s useful life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
5. Storage
Storing in a place below 104°F (40°C) and out of
the reach of children.
NOTE:
Make sure that the battery is fully charged when
stored for a long period (3 months or more). The
battery with smaller capacity may not be able to
be charged when used, if stored for a long period.
NOTE:
Storing lithium-ion batteries
Make sure the lithium-ion batteries have been fully
charged before storing them.
Prolonged storage of batteries with a low charge
may result in performance deterioration,
significantly reducing battery usage time or
rendering the batteries incapable of holding a
charge.
However, significantly reduced battery usage time
may be recovered by repeatedly charging and
using the batteries two to five times.
If the battery usage time is extremely short despite
repeated charging and use, consider the batteries
dead and purchase new batteries.
6. Service and repairs
All quality power tools will eventually require
servicing or replacement of parts because of wear
from normal use. To assure that only authorized
replacement parts will be used, all service and
repairs must be performed by a HITACHI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.
7. Service parts list
CAUTION
Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi
Power Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi
Authorized Service Center.
This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the
tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when
requesting repair or other maintenance. In the
operation and maintenance of power tools, the
safety regulations and standards prescribed in
each country must be observed.
MODIFICATIONS:
Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved
and modified to incorporate the latest
technological advancements.
Accordingly, some parts may be changed without
prior notice.
Important notice on the batteries for the Hitachi
cordless power tools
Please always use one of our designated genuine
batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and
performance of our cordless power tool when
used with batteries other than these designated
by us, or when the battery is disassembled and
modified (such as disassembly and replacement
of cells or other internal parts).
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