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3. Cleaning the intake fi lter
WARNING
Never clean fi lter element with a fl ammable liquid or
solvent.
Open the intake fi lter once a week and clean the inside of
the intake fi lter and the fi lter element with compressed air.
(Fig. 2)
NOTE
Replace the fi lter element when it becomes dirty.
4. Inspection of terminals (tool and battery)
Check to make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected on the terminals.
On occasion check prior, during and after operation.
CAUTION
Remove any swarf or dust which may have collected on
the terminals.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction.
5. Disposal of the exhausted battery
WARNING
Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The battery
must explode if it is incinerated. 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 offi cials for details in your area
for recycling options or proper disposal.
6. Storage
Store the power tool and battery in a place in which
the temperature is less than 40°C and out of reach of
children.
NOTE
Storing lithium-ion batteries.
Make sure the lithium-ion batteries have been fully
charged before storing them.
Prolonged storage (3 months or more) of batteries with
a low charge may result in performance deterioration,
signifi cantly reducing battery usage time or rendering
the batteries incapable of holding a charge.
However, signifi cantly reduced battery usage time may
be recovered by repeatedly charging and using the
batteries two to fi ve times.
If the battery usage time is extremely short despite
repeated charging and use, consider the batteries
dead and purchase new batteries.
CAUTION
In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the
safety regulations and standards prescribed in each
country must be observed.
SELECTING ACCESSORIES
The accessories of this machine are listed on page 319.
For details regarding each bit type, please contact the
HiKOKI Authorized Service Center.
Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI
cordless power tools
Please always use one of our designated genuine
batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and
performance of our cordless power tool when used
with batteries other than these designated by us, or
when the battery is disassembled and modifi ed (such
as disassembly and replacement of cells or other
internal parts).
GUARANTEE
We guarantee HiKOKI Power Tools in accordance with
statutory/country specifi c regulation. This guarantee does
not cover defects or damage due to misuse, abuse, or
normal wear and tear. In case of complaint, please send
the Power Tool, undismantled, with the GUARANTEE
CERTIFICATE found at the end of this Handling instruction,
to a HiKOKI Authorized Service Center.
NOTE
Due to HiKOKI's continuing program of research and
development, the specifi cations herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
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