Hitachi C 14DMR Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 15

2. Insert the battery to the battery charger
Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown in Fig. 6. Make sure it contacts the
bottom of the battery charger.
CAUTION:
If the batteries are inserted in the reverse direction, not only recharging will become
impossible, but it may also cause problems in the charger such as a deformed recharging
terminal.
3. Charging
When the battery is connected to the battery charger, charging will commence and the
pilot lamp will light in red. (See Table 2)
NOTE: If the pilot lamp flickers in red, pull out the plug from the receptacle and check if
the battery is properly mounted.
When the battery is fully charged, the pilot lamp will blink in red slowly. (At 1-second
intervals) (See Table 2)
(1) Pilot lamp indication
The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown in Table 2, according to the condition
of the charger or the rechargeable battery.
Before Blinks
charging (RED)
While Lights
charging (RED)
Charging
Blinks
complete
(RED)
Charging
Flickers
impossible
(RED)
Charging
Lights
impossible
(GREEN)
WARNING:
Do not use the electrical cord if damaged. Have it
repaired immediately.
Table 2
Indications of the pilot lamp
Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Lights continuously
Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light for
0.1 seconds. (off for 0.1 seconds)
Lights continuously
Malfunction in the battery or the
charger.
The battery temperature is high,
making recharging impossible.
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