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.
SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model No-Load Speed Stroke Capacity EB1820L Rechargeable battery EB1826HL EB1830HL Weight CHARGER Model Charging voltage Weight STANDARD ACCESSORIES CR18DMR 1 Blade (No. 103) ... 1 2 Hexagonal bar wrench ... 1 3 Charger (UC24YFA) ... 1 4 Plastic case ... 1 Standard accessories are subject to change without notice.
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION CAUTION Be sure to keep the switch turned off and the lock- off button moved to right position (lock position) (See Fig. 17). 1. Battery removal Hold the housing tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Figs. 1 and 2). CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery.
Regarding electric discharge in case of new batteries, etc. As the internal chemical substance of new batteries and batteries that have not been used for an extended period is not activated, the electric discharge might be short when using them the first and second time.
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(1) Turn on and off the switching trigger several times so that the lever can jump out of the front cover completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and remove the battery (Fig. 5). CAUTION Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off and the battery removed to prevent any accident.
(2) Trigger switch This tool is equipped with a variable speed controlled trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The blade plunger stroke rate can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum nameplate stroke rate by the pressure you apply to the trigger.
2. Selection of BI-METAL blades The BI-METAL blade numbers in Table 7 are described on the packages of special accessories. Select appropriate blades by referring to Table 7 and 8 below. Table 7: Bl-METAL blades Blade Uses No. 101 For cutting steel and stainless pipes less than 60 mm in outer diameter No.
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CAUTION Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by an Hitachi Authorized Service Center. This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance. In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed.