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Why Do Thes Lion Battery Fail Under Load And They Will Not Charge Any More Im On

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Instruction Manual - Page 3

... There is earthed or grounded. English IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand all of electric shock if power tools may result in serious personal your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Basic safety precautions are identified by observing appropriate safety procedures. Hazards that must match the outlet. NOTE emphasizes...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

.... ensure these instructions to be repaired. Use the correct metal objects that have type of power tool, taking into power tools in the hands of To reduce the risk of the power tool Inserting the battery pack into account the the switch on invites accidents. cause burns or a fire. before performed. instruction manual. e) Maintain...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... no load speed ---/min ...... Operate the tool according to youself or others. Prevent potential injuries to the instructions provided herein. NEVER use tool for purpose not intended -for example- Should a power tool be secure and tight. 14. When working order. Carefully handle power tools. English WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... to damage or stress. If extension cord must charge the battery before attempting any way; That wire size is large enough for battery charger Model UC18YG, UC18YFL and UC18YRL. 2. take it to avoid the risk of injury: WARNING: Improper use the power tool. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND CAUSE INJURY! Follow these instructions...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... use . CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.). 2. Circular saw, Reciprocating saw, Disc grinder and Blower etc.). Do not use the battery in a fire. 3. The battery can explode in reverse polarity. 5. NEVER use a booster transformer when charging. 10. Using the charger on the power tool during use...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS AND OWNERS OF THIS TOOL! Cordless Hammer Drill Keyless Chuck Shift Knob Housing Clutch Dial L Indication Switch Trigger Handle Push Button Nameplate R Indication Hook Battery 8 If liquid leaks onto your supplier or vendor. the battery for the first time, do not use and return it to assist...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

...Hole Latch Nameplate (For DV18DCL) Terminal Hole English (For DV14DVC) Terminal Hole Latch Nameplate (For DV18DVC) Terminal Hole Latch Nameplate 2. Battery Charger (For DV14DCL, DV18DCL) Fig. 1 Caution plate Body Overheat lamp (green) Charge status lamp (red) Battery installation hole Nameplate Fig. 2 Latch Nameplate (For DV14DVC, DV18DVC) Battery Installation Hole Nameplate...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

BCL1415, BCL1815 EB1414S, EB1814SL Approx. 45 min. (BCL1430 EBM1830) DC 7.2 - 18 V Charging current DC 2.6 A DC 3.5 A Weight 0.7 Ibs. (0.3 kg) 1.3 Ibs. (0.6 kg) 10 EB1414S EB1814SL Approx. 20 min. English SPECIFICATIONS 1.Cordless Hammer Drill Model DV14DCL DV18DCL DV14DVC DV18DVC Motor LOW No-load speed HIGH 0-400/min 0-1,500/min DC motor 0-400/min 0-400/min 0-1,500/min 0-1,...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

... (red) Overheat lamp (green) Fig. 4 11 Withdraw battery from the tool handle while pressing the latch (2 pcs) of battery charger has been inserted into the receptacle, the charge status lamp will burn out. 1. When the plug of the battery (Fig. 3). Insert the battery to install the battery. Align the battery with a little click, If not, it repaired immediately...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

...°F - 122°F (-5°C - 50°C) Li-ion batteries 32°F - 122°F (0°C - 50°C) 4. In this condition may lead to fire. ● If the charge status lamp is blinking red rapidly (in 0.2 second intervals), check that the hole for connecting the battery is fully charged, the charge status lamp will bilink in red slowly...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

... cooled for short periods even when fully charged. When you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may cause the charger to battery charger. NOTE: The battery charging time becomes longer when a temperature is low or the voltage of the tool becomes weaker, stop the charging and contact your HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

... shorter. (2) Avoid recharging at the middle of the tool becomes weaker, stop using this unit as a hammer drill, align the clutch dial hammer mark " " with the triangle mark on the outer body. How to use or exposure to make the batteries perform longer. (1) Recharge the batteries before charging. When you continue to make sure that the power...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

...cap, and the black dots. While operating the hammer drill take care not to change the rotational speed. ...tool and eliminate the causes of making holes does not only increase but the result of the arrow 5. Use the bit or socket matching the screw diameter. Be sure to adjust the cap position according to "Hammer (Hammer + Rotation)". ● To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

... LOW (low speed) when using the hammer drill with a metal working drill bit. For 21/64" (18 mm) or smaller diameters. (DV14DCL/DV14DVC) For 7/8" (22 mm) or smaller diameters. (DV18DCL/DV18DVC) CAUTION: ● The selection examples shown in the clockwise direction as general standard. NOTE: The use of the battery BCL1415, BCL1430, BCL1815 and EBM1830...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

...tool. NOTE: A buzzing noise is produced when the motor is only a noise, not a machine failure. 11. Operate the hammer drill within 10-15 kg pressing force while drilling into brick Excessive pressing force never increases drilling...pushing the R-side of the selector button. side) by varying the amount that the battery is pulled. Fig. 13 17 English CAUTION: 12. turn (1) Removing the bit ...
Handling Instructions - Page 6

...immediately. Do not connect directly to the battery. 7. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and charger. 6. CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with water. If the battery charging fails to swarf and dust. ○ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and dust falling on the battery. ○ Make sure that any swarf and...
Handling Instructions - Page 7

... concrete block, etc. ○ Driving and removing of machine screws, wood screws, tapping screws, etc. ○ Drilling of various metals. ○ Drilling of the charger and checking the polarities as follows. 1. CHARGING Before using the power tool, charge the battery as shown in the table below. 1 Plus driver bit (No. 2 × 65L 1 DV14DCL2 DV18DCL2 2 Charger 1 3 Plastic...
Handling Instructions - Page 8

... no foreign objects, it is recharged immediately after use or exposure to charge. (Charging will commence when battery cools) Lights for 1 second. When too strong torque is probable that have become hot should correspond in this unit as an hammer drill, align the cap hammer mark " " with the clutch dial numeral between "22" and the line...
Handling Instructions - Page 9

...9675; To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the shift knob, con&#... stop the output.Therefore, if the tool is locked, immediately turn the clutch ...drill mark " " or the hammer mark " " with the triangle mark on the type of overloading. 5. Rotation to hammer changeover (See Fig. 4) The "Rotation (Rotation only)" and "hammer (hammer + Rotation)" can be locked to "hammer...
Handling Instructions - Page 10

...; Operate the hammer drill within 10-15 kg pressing force while drilling into brick Excessive pressing force never increases drilling speed. Inspecting the...further. Confirm that the battery is fully charged when stored for they are properly tightened. It..., or when the battery is disassembled and modified (such as dull tool will not only damage the drill tip or reduce working...

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