Hitachi Koki USA NR 90GC - Manual (Page 9)

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SAFETY
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Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury:
WARNING
ⅷ Improper use of the battery or battery charger can
lead to serious injury. To avoid these injuries:
1. NEVER disassemble the battery.
2. NEVER incinerate the battery, even if it is
damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery can explode in a fire.
3. NEVER short-circuit the battery.
4. NEVER insert any objects into the battery
charger’s air vents. Electric shock or
damage to the battery charger may
result.
5. NEVER charge outdoors. Keep the battery away
from direct sunlight and use only where
there is low humidity and good
ventilation.
6. NEVER charge when the temperature is below
50°F (10°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
7. NEVER connect two battery chargers together.
8. NEVER insert foreign objects into the hole for the
battery or the battery charger.
9. NEVER use a booster transformer when
charging.
10. NEVER use an engine generator or DC power to
charge.
11. NEVER store the battery or battery charger in
places where the temperature may reach
or exceed 104°F (40°C).
12. ALWAYS operate charger on standard household
electrical power (120 volts). Using the
charger on any other voltage may
overheat and damage the charger.
13. ALWAYS wait at least 15 minutes between charges
to avoid overheating the charger.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from its
receptacle when the charger is not in use.
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED
BATTERY
WARNING
ⅷ Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The
battery must explode if it is incinerated. The
product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of it’s useful life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure that this MANUAL is available to operators and
personnel performing maintenance.
2. Ensure that Nailers are used only when operators and
others in work area are wearing EYE PROTECTOR.
3. Enforce the use of EYE PROTECTOR by operators and
others in work area.
4. Keep Nailers in safe working order.
5. Maintain Nailers properly.
6. Ensure that Nailers which require repair are not further
used before repair.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND
MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO
OTHER USERS
AND
OWNERS OF THIS TOOL!