To avoid these injuries: 1. NEVER disassemble the battery. 2. NEVER incinerate the battery, even if it is damaged or is completely worn out. The battery can explode in a fire. 3. NEVER short-circuit the battery. 4. NEVER insert any objects into the battery charger’s air vents. Electric shock or damage to the battery charger may result. 5. NEVER charge outdoors. Keep the battery away from direct sunlight and use only where there is low humidity and good ventilation. 6. NEVER charge when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C). 7. NEVER connect two battery chargers together. 8. NEVER insert foreign objects into the hole for the battery or the battery charger. 9. NEVER use a booster transformer when charging. 10. NEVER use an engine generator or DC power to charge. 11. NEVER store the battery or battery charger in places where the temperature may reach or exceed 104°F (40°C). English 12. ALWAYS operate charger on standard household electrical power (120 volts). Using the charger on any other voltage may overheat and damage the charger. 13. ALWAYS wait at least 15 minutes between charges to avoid overheating the charger. 14. ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from its receptacle when the charger is not in use. DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY WARNING: Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The battery must explode if it is incinerated. The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of it’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS AND OWNERS OF THIS TOOL! English OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the battery charger. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the battery charger unless you have first read and understood all safety instructions contained in this manual. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own battery charger. MODEL UC18YRL / UC18YFL NAME OF PARTS Overheat lamp (green) Caution plate Cooling fan (UC18YRL only) Fig. 1 Body Battery installation hole Charge status lamp (red) Nameplate English SPECIFICATIONS Model UC18YRL / UC18YFL Input power source Single phase: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Charging time Approx. 20 minutes .......... EB712S, EB7S, EB714S, FEB7S, EB912S, EB9S, EB914S, EB914, FEB9S, EB1212S, EB12S, EB1214S, EB1214L, FEB12S, EB1412S, EB1414S, EB1414, EB1812S, EB1814SL Approx. 30 minutes .......... EB7B, EB9B, EB12B, EB1220BL, EB14B, EB18B EB1820, EB1820L Approx. 35 minutes .......... EB924, EB1224, EB1424, EB1824L Approx. 40 minutes .......... EB926H, EB1226H, EB1426H, EB1826HL Approx. 45 minutes .......... EB930H, EB1230H, EB1230HL, EB1230X, EB1430H, EB1430X, BCL1430, EB1830H, EB1830HL, EB1830X, EBM1830 Approx. 50 minutes .......... EB933X, EB1233X, EB1433X, EB1833X Charger Charging voltage .............. DC 7.2–18 V Charging current .............. DC 3.5 A Weight 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) APPLICATIONS For charging the HITACHI batteries types EB7, EB9, EB12, EB14, EB18, BCL14 series and EBM1830. CHARGING METHOD NOTE: Before plugging into the receptacle, make sure the following points. . The power source voltage is stated on the nameplate. . The cord is not damaged. WARNING: Do not charge at voltage higher than indicated on the nameplate. If charged at voltage higher than indicated on the nameplate, the charger will burn up. English 1. Insert the plug of battery charger into the receptacle. When the plug of battery charger has been inserted into the receptacle, pilot lamp will blink in red. (At 1-second intervals) WARNING: Do not use the electrical cord if damaged. Have it repaired immediately. 2. Insert the battery to the battery charger. Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown in Fig. 2. Make sure it contacts the bottom of the battery charger. EB912S EB9S EB914S EB914 EB1212S EB1412S FEB9S EB1414S EB9B EB712S EB1214S EB7S EB12S EB1214L EB1414 EB924 EB714S FEB12S EB1220BL EB14B EB926H FEB7S EB12B EB1224 EB1424 EB930H EB7B EB1226H EB1230HL EB1426H EB1814SL EB1430H EB1430X EB1433X EB1230X EB1233X EB1230H BCL1430 EB933X EB1812S EB18B EB1820 EB1830H EB1820L EB1824L EB1826HL EB1830HL EB1830X EB1833X EBM1830 Fig. 2 3. Charging . When the battery is connected to the battery charger, charging will commence and the pilot lamp will light in red. (See Table 2) NOTE: If the pilot lamp flickers in red, pull out the plug from the receptacle and check if the battery is properly mounted. . When the battery is fully charged, the pilot lamp will bilink in red slowly. (At 1-second intervals) (See Table 2) English Table 2 Indications of the pilot lamp Charge status lamp (RED) Before charging ...