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1. Safety Instructions
In the interest of promoting the safest and most efficient use of the Models DS 14DSFL and DS 18DSFL
Cordless Driver Drills by all of our customers, it is very important when concluding a sale that the
salesperson carefully ensure that the buyer seriously recognizes the importance of the Handling
Instructions, and fully understands the precautions listed on the Caution Plate and Nameplate attached to
each tool.
A. Handling instructions
Salespersons must be thoroughly familiar with the Handling Instructions in order to give pertinent advice to
the customer. In particular, they must have a thorough understanding of the precautions on using cordless
tools that differ from those of ordinary electric power tools.
(1) Before use, ensure that the unit is fully charged.
New units are not fully charged. Even if the units were fully charged at the factory, long periods of
inactivity, such as during shipment, cause the storage battery to lose its charge. Customers must be
instructed to fully charge the unit prior to use.
(2) Connect the charger to an AC power outlet only.
Use of any other power source (e.g., DC outlet, fuel powered generator) will cause the charger to
overheat and burn out.
(3) Do not use any voltage-increasing equipment (e.g., transformer) between the power source and
the charger.
Using the charger with voltage higher than that indicated on the unit will result in malfunction.
(4) Conduct battery charging at an ambient temperature range of 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).
Special temperature-sensitive devices are employed in the charger to permit rapid charging. Ensure
that customers are instructed to use the charger at the indicated ambient temperature range. At
temperatures below 0°C (32°F) the thermostat will not function properly, and the storage battery may be
overcharged. At temperatures above 50°C (122°F), the storage battery cannot be sufficiently charged.
The optimum temperature range is 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).
(5) The battery charger should not be used continuously.
Charging more than three storage batteries in succession at high ambient temperature will cause the
temperature of coils on the transformer to rise, running the risk of the temperature fuse inserted inside
the transformer inadvertently melting. After charging one battery, please wait at least 15 minutes before
charging the next battery.
(6) Do not insert foreign objects into the air vents on the charger.
The charger case is equipped with air vents to protect internal electronic components against
overheating. Caution the customer not to drop or insert such foreign matter as metallic or flammable
objects into the air vents. This could cause electric shock, fire, or other serious hazards.
PRECAUTIONS ON SALES PROMOTION
