Hitachi DH 24DV Bedienungsanleitung Seite 7

GENERAL OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! When using battery operated tools, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, leaking batteries and personal injury,
including the following.
Read all these instructions before operating this product
and save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment. Do not expose
tools to rain. Do not use tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area well lit.
Do not use tools where there is risk to cause fire
or explosion.
3. Keep children away. Do not let visitors touch the
tool. All visitors should be kept away from work
area.
4. Store batteries or idle tools. When not in use,
tools and batteries should be stored separately in
a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of
children.
Ensure that battery terminals cannot be shorted
by other metal parts such as screws nails etc.
5. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was intended.
6. Use the right tool. Do not force small tools or
attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Do not use tools for purposes not intended.
7. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
8. Use safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask
if the cutting operation is dusty.
9. Connect dust extraction equipment.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
10. Do not abuse the cord (if fitted). Never carry the
tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from
the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
11. Secure work. Use clamps or a vice to hold the
work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate the tool.
12. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
13. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubrication and changing
accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged, have it repaired by authorized service
facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
14. Disconnect tools. Where the designs permits,
disconnect the tool from its battery pack, when
not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning
it on.
16. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the tool
with a finger on the switch.
17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired.
18. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, free running
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated in this
handling instructions. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service facility. Do not
use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off.
19. Warning
The use of any accessory or attachment, other
than those recommended in this handling instruc-
tions, may present a risk of personal injury.
Ensure that the battery pack is correct for the tool.
Ensure that the outside surface of battery pack or
tool is clean and dry before plugging into charger.
Ensure that batteries are charged using the correct
charger recommended by the manufacturer. In-
correct use may result in a risk of electric shock,
overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from
the battery.
20. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
This tool is in accordance with the relevant safety
requirements. Repairs should only be carried out
by qualified persons using original spare parts,
otherwise this may result in considerable danger
to the user.
21. Disposal of battery
Ensure battery is disposed of safely as instructed
by the manufacturer.
22. If under abusive conditions, liquid is ejected from
the battery, avoid contact
If this accidentally occurs, frush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes additionally, seek medical
help.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS ROTARY
HAMMER
1. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0
– 40°C.
A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over
charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot
be charged at a temperature higher than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that
of 20 – 25°C.
2. Do not use the charger continuously.
When one charging is completed, leave the charger
for about 15 minutes before the next charging of
battery.
3. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
4. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
5. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery. Short-
chircuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage
to the battery.
6. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
7. When using this unit continuously, the unit may
overheat, leading to damage in the motor and
switch. Please leave it without using it for
approximately 15 minutes.
8. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots
of the charger.
Inserting metal objects or inflammables into the
charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical
shock hazard or damaged charger.
9. Using an exhausted battery will damage the
charger.
10. When drilling in wall, floor or ceiling, check for
buried electric power cord, etc.
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