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For safe operation, see instruction manual.
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Charge HITACHI rechargeable batteries types
BSL 14 and BSL 18 series. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
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Charge between 32
°
F and
104
°
F. Rest 15 minutes between the charging of batteries.
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Indoor
use only.
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Replace defective cord immediately.
CAUTION
[ For the U.S.A. and Canada ]
2. Particular attention during sales promotion
The cordless disc grinder offers many advantages: it can be used in places where no power source is
available, the absence of a cord allows easy use, etc. However, in comparison with conventional AC type
disc grinders, there are certain precautions which require particular attention. Salespersons must be
thoroughly familiar with the following points to properly advise the customer on the most efficient use of the
tool.
A. Suggestions and precautions for the efficient use of the tool
(1) Protection function of the lithium-ion battery
The Model G 14DSL is equipped with a lithium-ion battery. To extend the life time, the lithium-ion battery
is equipped with the protection function to stop the output.
In the case of 1 to 3 described below, when using this product even if you are pulling the switch, the
motor may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of the protection function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out (the battery voltage drops to about 12 V), the motor
stops.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this case, release the switch of the tool and eliminate
causes of overloading. After that, you can use it again.
3. If the battery is overheated under overload work, the battery power may stop.
In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery cool. After that, you can use it again.
(2) Precaution on the protection function of the lithium-ion battery
The Model G 14DSL is equipped with a protection function that will shut down the tool in the event of an
overload. Should the tool shut down due to an overload, turn the power off and then turn on again. An
overload that stops tool operation and lasts more than 10 seconds may not be released by turning the
power off and on. Should this happen, remove the battery from the tool and reinstall it before turning on
the power switch.
(3) Safety function of the cordless disc grinder
To prevent injuries, the Model G 14DSL has a function that prevents unexpected motor rotation when
the battery is inserted. The motor will not run if the battery is inserted while the switch is still ON. After
installing the battery, turn the switch off and then turn on again.
(4) Variation in amount of work possible per charge
Although the nominal capacity of the storage battery used with the Model G 14DSL is 3.0 Ah, the actual
capacity may vary within 10% of that value depending on the ambient temperature during use and
recharging, and the number of times the batteries have been recharged. It should also be noted that
other factors which may have a bearing on the amount of work possible per charge are the working
conditions (ambient temperature, type of the workpieces, sharpness of the wheel, etc.) and the
operational skill of the user.
