Hitachi C 18DSL Handling Instructions Manual page 31

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.).
2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a nail, strike with
a hammer, step on, throw or subject the battery to severe physical
shock.
3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery.
4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.
5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or car cigarette
lighter sockets.
6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those specifi ed.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi ed
recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging.
8. Do not put or subject the battery to high temperatures or high
pressure such as into a microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure
container.
9. Keep away from fi re immediately when leakage or foul odor are
detected.
10. Do not use in a location where strong static electricity generates.
11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat generated, discolored or
deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging
or storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or battery
charger, and stop use.
CAUTION
1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub
your eyes and wash them well with fresh clean water such as tap
water and contact a doctor immediately.
If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems.
2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water
such as tap water immediately.
There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation.
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