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battery, please charge the next battery after about a fifteen-minute interval.
(8) The charger case is equipped with air vents to protect the internal electronic components from
overheating. Caution the customers not to allow foreign materials such as metallic or
flammable objects to be dropped or inserted into the air vents. This could cause electric shock,
fire or other serious hazards.
(9) Do not attempt to disassemble the storage battery or the charger.
Special devices, such as a thermostat, are built into the storage battery and charger to permit
rapid charging. Incorrect parts replacement and/or wiring will cause malfunctions which could
result in fire or other hazards. Instruct the customers to bring the Model WH 14DBL to an
authorized service center in the event repair or replacement is necessary.
(10) Disposal of the storage battery
Ensure that all customers understand that the storage battery should be returned to the
Hitachi power tool sales outlet or authorized service center when it is no longer capable of
being recharged or repaired. If thrown into a fire, the battery may explode, or if discarded
indiscriminately, leakage of the cadmium compound contained in the battery may cause
environmental pollution.
(11) Effect of the permanent magnet
The Model WH 14DBL has a strong permanent magnet in its motor. Please instruct the
customers about adhesion of dust to the Model WH 14DBL and effect on electronic devices as
follows.
• Do not place the Model WH 14DBL on a workbench or workplace where metal dust is
scattered about.
• Do not touch the dust-adhered Model WH 14DBL. Instruct the customers to remove adhered
dust with a brush.
• Users of medical electronics such as a pacemaker must not use or get close to the Model
WH 14DBL.
• Do not bring precision equipment such as a mobile-phone or electronic recording media such
as a magnetic card close to the Model WH 14DBL.
(12) Keep the battery out of dust.
• Protect the battery from being covered with dust during operation.
• Protect the battery from being covered with dust accumulated on the Model WH 14DBL
during operation.
• Do not leave the battery in a dusty area when not in use.
• Remove dust from the battery and store it separating from metallic parts such as screws and
nails.