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GENERAL OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
2. Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t expose power
tools and charger to rain. Don’t use power tools and
charger in damp or wet locations. And keep work
area well lit. Never use power tools and charger near
flammable or explosive materials. Do not use tool
and charger in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3. The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance. All visitors should
be kept safe distance from work area.
4. Store idle tools and charger. When not in use, tools
and charger should be stored in dry, high or locked-
up place-out of reach of children and infirm persons.
Store tools and charger in a place where the
temperature is less than 40˚C.
5. Don’t force tool. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
6. Use right tool. Don’t force small tool or attachment to
do the job of a heavy duty tool.
7. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and footwear are recommended when working
outdoor.
8. Use eye protection with most tools. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
9. Don’t abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
10. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s
safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate tool.
11. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
12. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp at all times,
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
13. When the charger is not in use, or when being
maintained and inspected, disconnect its power cord
from the AC outlet.
14. Remove chuck wrenches and wrenches. Form habit
of checking to see that wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
15. Avoid accidental starting. Don’t carry tool with finger
on switch.
16. To avoid danger, always use only the specified
charger.
17. Use only original HITACHI replacement parts.
18. Do not use power tools for applications other than
those specified in the Handling Instructions.
19. To avoid personal injury, use only the accessories or
attachment recommended in these handling
instructions or in the HITACHI catalog.
20. If the supply cord of this charger is damaged, the
charger must be returned to the HITACHI authorized
service center for the cord to be replaced. Let only
the authorized service center do the repairing. The
Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damages
or injuries caused by repair by the unauthorized
persons or by mishandling of the tool.
21. To ensure the designed operational integrity of power
tools and charger, do not remove installed covers or
screws.
22. Always use the charger at the voltage specified on
the nameplate.
23. Do not touch movable parts or accessories unless
the battery has been removed.
24. Always charge the battery before use.
25. Never use a battery other than that specified. Do not
connect a usual dry cell, a rechargeable battery other
than that specified or a car battery to the power tool.
26. Do not use any transformer that has a booster.
27. Do not charge the battery from an engine electric
generator or DC power supply.
28. Always charge indoors. Because the charger and
battery heat slightly during charging, charge the
battery in a place not exposed to direct sunlight;
where the humidity is low and the ventilation good.
29. When working in a high place, pay attention to the
activities below to make sure there are no people
below.
30. Use the exploded assembly drawing on this handling
instructions only for authorized servicing.
31. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacture or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS IMPACT
DRIVER
1. This is portable tool for tightening and loosenig
screws. Use it only for these operation.
2. Use the earplugs if using for a long time.
3. One-hand operation is extremely dangerous; hold
the unit firmly with both hands when operating.
4. After installing the driver bit, pull lightly out the bit to
make sure that it does not come loose. If the bit is not
installed properly, it can come loose during use, which
can be dangerous.
5. Use the bit that matches the screw.
6. Tightening a screw with the impact driver at an angle
to that screw can damage the head of the screw and
the proper force will not be transmitted to the screw.
Tighten with this impact driver lined up straight with
the screw.
7. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0 –
40°C.
A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over
charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be
charged at a temperature greater than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that of
20 – 25°C.
8. Do not use the charger continuously.
When one charging is completed, leave the charger
for about 15 minutes before the next charging of
battery.
9. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
10. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
11. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery.
Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to
the battery.
12. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
If the battery burnt, it may explode.
