Hitachi R 18DSAL Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi page 10

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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-circuiting 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 fi re.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
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. Using an exhausted battery will damage
the charger.
9. Do not insert object into the air ventilation
slots of the charger.
Inserting metal objects or infl ammables
into the charger air ventilation slots
will result in electrical shock hazard or
damaged charger.
10. Prevent the appliance from sucking in the
following: Fire or injury may result.
○ Foaming liquids such as oil, hot water,
chemicals or detergent.
○ Generated spark during metal grinding or
cutting.
○ High temperature things, such as lighted
cigarette.
○ Infl ammable
thinner, benzene, kerosene, paint, etc.),
explosive substances (nitroglycerine, etc.),
combustible substances (aluminum, zinc,
magnesium, titanium, red phosphorus,
yellow phosphorus, celluloid, etc.)
○ Sharp things, such as nail and razor.
○ Solidifi cation materials, such as cement
powder and toner, and conductive fi ne
dusts, such as metal powder and carbon
powder.
11. Set the fi lter correctly before use. Do not
use the appliance without the fi lter or with
it set in a wrong position, or do not use
a torn fi lter. May cause failures, such as
motor burnout.
12. This appliance is for indoor use. Do not
use in the rain. Keep away from water or
oil.
Malfunction may result as this appliance is
not waterproof.
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substances (gasoline,
13. Do not use the appliance with its suction
opening or exhaust opening obstructed.
The temperature of the motor may rise
abnormally, causing troubles such as
deformation of parts or motor burnout.
14. Do not operate the appliance when the
suction opening is blocked.
The motor
deformation of parts or malfunction of the
motor.
15. When you drop or bump the appliance
accidentally, check for breakage, crack,
or deformation in the appliance. Breakage,
crack or deformation may cause injuries.
16. When the appliance is out of condition
or emits abnormal sound during use,
immediately turn off the switch and
request repair from your local retailer or
authorized servicing agent. If you continue
to use the appliance as it is, it may lead to
injuries.
may overheat, causing