Operation Manual

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SPECIFICATION
CHARGER
Model UC18YML2
Power source AC DC12 V (in-Car)
Charging time Approx. 22 – 45 minutes Approx. 60 – 120 minutes
Charging voltage 14.4 – 18 V
Weight 0.7 kg
AC/DC Dual Power Charger included:
Charge battery from AC mains socket or 12V DC car cigarette lighter socket.
APPLICATION
For charging the HITACHI BATTERY
○ BSL1415, BSL1415X, BSL1430, BSL1815X, BSL1830
CHARGING
Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows.
1. Connect to the power source
When charging the battery from an AC power source
○ Connect the charger’s power cord to the
receptacle.
When connecting the plug of the charger to a
receptacle, the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1-second
intervals).
CAUTION
Do not use the electrical cord if damaged. Have it
repaired immediately.
When charging the battery from a DC 12V in-car power
source
○ Secure the battery charger in place in the car.
Use the strap supplied with the battery charger to
fasten the battery charger in place and prevent it from
moving inadvertently. (See Fig. 3)
CAUTION
Do not place the battery charger or battery under
the driver’s seat. Secure the battery charger in
place to prevent it from moving inadvertently as
this may lead to an accident.
Fig. 3
○ Insert the cigarette lighter connecting plug into the
cigarette lighter socket.
If the plug is loose and falls out of the cigarette lighter
socket, repair the socket. As the socket may be faulty,
you are recommended to contact your local car dealer.
Continued use of the socket may result in an accident
due to overheating.
2. Insert the battery into the charger.
Firmly insert the battery into the charger until the line is
visible, as shown in Fig. 1, 2.
3. Charging
When inserting a battery in the charger, the pilot lamp
will light up continuously in red.
When the battery becomes fully recharged, the pilot
lamp will blink in red (At 1-second intervals). (See
Table 1)
(1) Pilot lamp indication
The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown in
Table 1, according to the condition of the charger or
the rechargeable battery.
Table 1
Indications of the pilot lamp
The pilot
lamp
lights or
blinks in
red.
Before
charging
Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
0.5 seconds. (o for 0.5 seconds)
While
charging
Lights Lights continuously
Charging
complete
Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
0.5 seconds. (o for 0.5 seconds)
Charging
impossible
Flickers Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light for
0.1 seconds. (o for 0.1 seconds)
Malfunction in the
battery or the charger
The pilot
lamp
lights or
blinks in
green.
Overheat
standby
Lights Lights continuously
Battery overheated.
Unable to charge.
(Charging will commence
when battery cools)
Charging
with in-car
power source
impossible
Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for
0.5 seconds. (o for 0.5 seconds)
Malfunction of the car
battery
NOTE: When standby for cooling battery, UC18YML2 cools the overheated battery by cooling fan.
(However, the cooling fan does not function when charging the battery with a DC 12V in-car power source.)
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