User manual HITACHI C18DL

[. . . ] IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the power tool. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. [. . . ] NEVER charge when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C). NEVER insert foreign objects into the hole for the battery or the battery charger. NEVER store the battery or battery charger in places where the temperature may reach or exceed 104°F (40°C). Using the charger on any other voltage may overheat and damage the charger. ALWAYS wait at least 15 minutes between charges to avoid overheating the charger. ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from its receptacle when the charger is not in use. cAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime , the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output. In the cases of 1 and 2 described below, when using this product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor may stop. When the battery power remaining runs out (the battery voltage drops to about 12V), the motor stops. In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes of overloading. NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have first read and understood all safety instructions contained in this manual. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool. Cordless Circular Saw (C18DL) Switch lock Lock lever Housing Nameplate Light cover Inclined gauge Bevel plate Left-hand bolt Lower guard Wing-bolt Light bulb Guide Battery (EBM1830) Terminal hole Washer (B2) Saw blade Wing-nut Base Switch trigger Battery 6 mm) T EBM1830 Lithium ­ ion battery DC 18V about 1, 300 times 12V, 5W 7. Model Input power source Charging time Charging voltage Charging current Weight UC18YRL Single phase: AC120V 60Hz Approx. NOTE: The charging time may vary according to ambient temperature and power source voltage. Align the battery with the groove in tool handle and install it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click, If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you (Fig. Withdraw battery from the tool handle while pressing the latches on both sides of the battery (Fig. CHARGING METHOD The following is an explanation of charging methods when using the battery charger UC18YRL. NOTE Before plugging into the receptacle, make sure the following points. WARNING: Do not charge at voltage higher than indicated on the nameplate. [. . . ] When attaching the socket to the housing, align the socket with the hole of housing while watching the back of the socket shown in Fig. Inspecting the saw blade Since use of a dull saw blade will degrade efficiency and cause possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the saw blade as soon as abrasion is noted. CAUTION: If a dull saw blade is used, reactive force is increased during cutting operation. CAUTION: Using this power tool with loosen, screws is extremely dangerous. [. . . ]