Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the switch GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY or energising power tools that have the switch on WARNINGS invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before WARNING turning the power tool on. Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
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c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away ● Operation from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, a) Before starting the machine, make certain that the keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, feeding chamber is empty. that can make a connection from one terminal to b) Keep your face and body away from the feed intake another.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 the power switch. Request an inspection and repair from years and above and persons with reduced physical, the dealer where you purchased the unit or a Hitachi sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience Authorized Service Center.
○ Be careful about working in confi ned spaces or blowing WARNING into the wind to avoid flying objects coming back and In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, hitting you. smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand, please ○...
REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY Blast port TRANSPORTATION Motor and fan Suction port When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the following precautions. Nose grill WARNING Battery Notify the transporting company that a package contains a lithium-ion battery, inform the company of its power output Ventilation holes and follow the instructions of the transportation company Battery terminals...
Battery Blinks ; Output suspended due to failure or malfunction. Symbol Meaning The problem may be the battery so please Lights ; contact your dealer. The battery remaining power is over 75%. Lights ; Disconnect the battery The battery remaining power is 50% – 75%. Lights ;...
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Table 1 Indications of the charge indicator lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for Before Blinks 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) Plugged into power source charging (RED) Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for Blinks 1 second. (off for 1 second) Battery capacity at less than 50% (BLUE) While...
Before and after use, check and make sure the nose grill, which covers the air intake, is not damaged. If it USING THE CONTROLS is damaged, contact your sales outlet or the Hitachi (FUNCTIONS) Authorized Service Center to have it repaired.
CAUTION NOTE In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and safety regulations and standards prescribed in each development, the specifi cations herein are subject to country must be observed. change without prior notice.
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The charger’s vents are blocked, causing its Avoid blocking the vents. internal components to overheat. The cooling fan is not running. Contact a Hitachi Authorized Service Center for repairs. The USB power lamp The battery’s capacity has become low. Replace the battery with one that has has switched off...