GENERAL OPERATIONAL
PRECAUTIONS
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
2. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't expose power
tools and charger to rain. Don't use power tools and
charger in damp or wet locations. And keep work area
well lit.
Never use power tools and charger near flammable or
explosive materials.
Do not use tool and charger in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
3. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
4. Store idle tools and charger. When not in use, tools4.
Store idle tools and charger. When not in use, tools
and charger should be stored in dry, high or locked-
up place — out of reach or children. Store tools and
charger in a place in which the temperature is less
than 40°C.
5. Don't abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or yank
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
6. When the charger is not in use or when being
maintained and inspected, disconnect the power cord
of the charger from the receptacle.
7. To avoid danger, always use only the specified
charger.
8. Use only genuine HiKOKI replacement parts.
9. Do not use power tools and charger for applications
other than those specified in the Handling Instructions.
10. To avoid personal injury, use only the accessories
or attachment recommended in these handling
instructions or in the HiKOKI catalog.
11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacture or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Let only the authorized service center do the
repairing. The Manufacture will not be responsible
for any damages or injuries caused by repair by the
unauthorized persons or by mishandling of the tool.
12. Make absolutely sure that the terminal area of the
charger is free of any adhering foreign material or
liquid. If there is any foreign material or liquid, remove
before use.
13. To ensure the designed operational integrity of power
tools and charger, do not remove installed covers or
screws.
14. Always use the charger at the voltage specified on the
nameplate.
15. Always charge the battery before use.
16. Never use a battery other than that specified. Do not
connect a usual dry cell, a rechargeable battery other
than that specified or a car battery to the power tool.
17. Do not use a transformer containing a booster.
18. Do not charge the battery from DC power supply.
19. Always charge indoors. Because the charger and
battery heat slightly during charging, charge the
battery in a place not exposed to direct sunlight;
where the humidity is low and the ventilation is good.
20. Use the exploded assembly drawing on this handling
instructions only for authorized servicing.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGER
1. Always charge the battery at an ambient temperature
of -10–40°C. A temperature of less than -10°C will
result in over charging which is dangerous. The
battery cannot be charged at a temperature greater
than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that of
20–25°C.
2. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
3. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery or
charger.
4. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery.
Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to
the battery.
5. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
6. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
7. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was
purchased as soon as the post-charging battery life
becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose of
the exhausted battery.
8. Do not insert objects into the air ventilation slots of the
charger.
Inserting metal objects or flammable into the charger
air ventilation slots will result in an electrical shock
hazard or damage to the charger.
USB DEVICE CONNECTION
PRECAUTIONS
When an unexpected problem occurs, the data in a USB
device connected to this product may be corrupted or
lost. Always make sure to back up any data contained in
the USB device prior to use with this product.
Please be aware that our company accepts absolutely no
responsibility for any data stored in a USB device that is
corrupted or lost, nor for any damage that may occur to a
connected device.
SPECIFICATION
Model
Charging voltage
Weight
APPLICATION
○ For charging the HiKOKI BATTERY BSL14 series,
BSL18 series, and MV series.
○ For recharging USB devices.
○ For using as AC power supply outlets.
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UC18YTSL
14.4 V – 18 V
1.6 kg