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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. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very “heart” of the
power tool.
Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not
become damaged and/or wet with oil or water.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Storage
Storing in a place below 104°F (40°C) and out of the
reach of children.
7. 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.
8. 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.
(4) Tightening conditions
The tightening torque differs according to the torque
ratio, class, and length of bolts even when bolts with
the same size threads are used. The tightening
torque also differs according to the condition of the
surface of workpiece through which the bolts are to
be tightened. When the bolt and nut turn together,
torque is greatly reduced.
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