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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 inflam-
mable or explosive materials.
Do not use tool and charger in presence of in-
flammable liquids or gases.
3.
Keep children away. All visitors should be kept
safe distance from work area.
4.
Store idle tools and charger. When not in use,
tools and charger should be stored in dry, high
or locked-up place-out of reach of children. Store
tools and charger in a place in which the tem-
perature is less than 40°C.
5.
Don’t force tool. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
6.
Use right tool. Don’t force small tool or attach-
ment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
7.
Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing or jewelry
to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
footwear are recommended when working
outdoor.
8.
Use safety glasses with most tools. Also face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
9.
Don’t abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
10.
Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work.
It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
11.
Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
12.
Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp at all
times, and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
13.
When the charger is not in use or when being
maintained and inspected, disconnect the power
cord of the charger from the AC outlet.
14.
Remove chuck wrenches and wrenches. Form habit
of checking to see that wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
15.
Avoid accidental starting. Don’t carry tool with
finger on switch.
16.
Always use the specified charger.
Never use a charger other than that specified to
prevent danger.
17.
Use only original HITACHI replacement parts.
18.
Do not use power tools for applications other than
those specified in the Handling Instructions.
19.
The use of any other accessory or attachment
other than recommended in this handling instruc-
tions or the HITACHI catalog may present a risk
of personal injury.
20.
Repairing must be done only by authorized serv-
ice facility. Manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages and injuries due to the repair by the
unauthorized persons as well as the mishandling
of the tool.
21.
To ensure the designed operational integrity of
power tools and charger, do not remove installed
covers or screws.
22.
Always use the charger at the voltage specified
on the nameplate.
23.
Do not touch movable parts or accessories unless
the power source has been disconnected.
24.
Always charge the battery before use.
25.
Never use a battery other than that specified. Do
not connect a usual dry cell, a rechargeable battery
other than that specified or a car battery to the
power tool.
26.
Do not use a transformer containing a booster.
27.
Do not charge the battery from an engine electric
generator or DC power supply.
28.
Always charge indoors. As the charger and battery
heat-up slightly during charging, charge the bat-
tery in a place not exposed to direct sunlight,
which has low humidity and is well ventilated.
29.
When working in a high place, pay attention to
activities below. Before commencing, ensure that
there are no people below.
30.
The exploded assembly drawing on this handling
instructions should be used only for authorized
service facility.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS IMPACT
DRIVER
1.
This is portable tool for tightening and loosenig
screws. Use it only for these operation.
2.
Use the earplugs if using for a long time use.
3.
One-hand operation is extremely dangerous; hold
the unit firmly with both hands when operating.
4.
After installing the driver bit, pull lightly out the
bit to make sure that it does not come loose. If
the bit is not installed properly, it can come loose
during use, which can be dangerous.
5.
Use the bit that matches the screw.
6.
Tightening a screw with the impact driver at an
angle to that screw can damage the head of the
screw and the proper force will not be transmitted
to the screw. Tighten with this impact driver lined
up straight with the screw.
7.
Always charge the battery at a temperature of 5
~ 40°C.
A temperature of less than 5°C will result in over
charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot
be charged at a temperature greater than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that
of 20 ~ 25°C.
8.
Do not use the charger continuously.
When one charging is completed, leave the charger
for about 15 minutes before the next charging of
battery.
9.
Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
10.
Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
11.
Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery.
Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great
electric current and overheat. It results in burn or
damage to the battery.
12.
Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
If the battery burnt, it may explode.
13.
Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots
of the charger.
Inserting metal objects or inflammables into the
charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical
shock hazard or damaged charger.
14.
Bring the battery to the shop from which it was
purchased as soon as the post-harging battery life
becomes too short for practical use. Do not dis-
pose of the exhausted battery.
15.
Using an exhausted battery wil damage the
charger.