HIKOKI DV 18DBSL - Caution on Lithium-Ion Battery

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11. The motor may stop in the event the tool is overloaded. In this should occur,
release the tool’s switch and eliminate the cause of the overload.
12. This product contains a strong permanent magnet in the motor.
Observe the following precautions regarding adhering of chips to the tool and the
eff ect of the permanent magnet on electronic devices.
CAUTION
○ Do not place the tool on a workbench or work area where metal chips are present.
The chips may adhere to the tool, resulting in injury or malfunction.
○ If chips have adhered to the tool, do not touch it.
Remove the chips with a brush.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
○ If you use a pacemaker or other electronic medical
device, do not operate or approach the tool.
Operation of the electronic device may be aff ected.
○ Do not use the tool in the vicinity of precision devices such as cell phones,
magnetic cards or electronic memory media.
Doing so may lead to misoperation, malfunction or loss of data.
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 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 protection
function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the motor stops.
In such case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this case, release the switch of 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.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution.
WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, smoke emission, explosion and
ignition beforehand, please be sure to heed the following precautions.
1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on the battery.
○ During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall on the battery.
○ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the power tool during work do not
collect on the battery.
○ Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed to swarf and dust.
○ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and dust that may adhere to it and do
not store it together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).
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