HiKOKI UB 18DC Cordless Work Light Instruction Manual

UB 18DC Handling instructions

(Original instructions)

CORDLESS WORK LIGHT SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

2. Do not use a work light in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl flammable liquids, gases or dust.

3. Do not use the work light in wet or damp places or in the rain.
   • Doing so may result in electric shock, emission of smoke, or malfunction.

4. Do not disassemble or modify the work light.
   • Doing so may result in electric shock or fi re. Inspections and repairs should be performed by the store where purchased or by a HiKOKI power tool service center.

5. Do not let any unspecifi ed objects or water get inside the work light body.
   • If any metal or fl flammable object or water gets inside the battery cover and the USB port rubber cover, it may lead to electric shock or fi re.

6. Be careful of electrical shock.

7. When not in use or during inspection and maintenance, be sure to turn the switch OFF on the unit, and remove the battery from it.

8. Do not cover the work light with cloth, cardboard or other materials when the light is on. Keep the light and the object illuminated at least 20 cm apart. Failure to observe these warnings may result in fi re.

9. When the light is turned on, do not look directly into it, point it at people or animals, or aim it toward the eyes.

10. The LED cover will remain at a high temperature when lit and immediately after use, so do not touch it.

11. Do not use, leave, or store the work light in the rain or in humid places.

12. Do not leave the work light in a car or the like that tends to be exposed to be searching heat of the sun (above 50°C). Otherwise, troubles can result.

13. Do not leave the work light unattended while it is turned on.

14. When placing the work light in a high location for use, ensure that the location is stable. Additionally, secure it in place with string, etc. to prevent it from falling.
    If it falls, it may result in injury or damage.

15. Do not use the work light if the LED cover is damaged or detached.

16. Have your work light serviced by a quality ed repair person using only identical replacement parts.
    • This will ensure that the safety of the work light is maintained.

17. Use the work light only with a specifi cally designated rechargeable battery.
    Use of any other rechargeable battery may create a risk of injury and fi re.

18. Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the manufacturer.
    • A charger that is suitable for one type of rechargeable battery may create a risk of fi re when used with another battery.

19. When a rechargeable battery is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a  connection from one terminal to another.
    • Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fi re.

20. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help.
    • Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

21. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0°C–40°C. A temperature of less than 0°C will result in overcharging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be charged at a temperature higher than 40°C. The most suitable temperature for charging is that of 20°C–25°C.

2. Do not use the charger continuously. When one charging is completed, leave the charger for about 15 minutes before the next charging of the battery.

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. Shortcircuiting the battery will cause a great electric current and overheating. 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. Do not insert objects into the air ventilation slots of the charger. Inserting metal objects or infl flammables into the charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical shock hazards or a damaged charger.

9. Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is at all lost it could come off and cause an accident.

10. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery terminals (battery mount) are deformed. Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that could result in smoke emission or ignition.

11. Keep the tool’s terminals (battery mount) free of swarf and dust.
    Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not collected in the area of the terminals.
    ○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from falling on the battery.
    ○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling swarf or dust.
    Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result in smoke emission or ignition.

12. Always use the tool and battery at temperatures between -5°C and 40°C.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output.
In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this product, even if the switch is turned ON, the work light may not turn on. This is not the trouble but the result of the protection function.

1. When the remaining battery power runs out, the work light turns off . In such a case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the work light may turn off. In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes of overloading. After that, you can use it again.
3. If the battery is overheated under overload work, the battery power may stop. In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery cool. After that, you can use it again.
   Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution.

WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, smoke emission, explosion, and ignition beforehand, please be sure to heed the following precautions.

1. Make sure that the swarf and dust do not collect on the battery.
   ○ During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall on the battery.
   ○ Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the tool during work do not collect on the battery.
   ○ Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed to swarf and dust.
   ○ Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and dust that may adhere to it, and do not store it together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).

2. Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object such as a nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw or subject the battery to severe physical shock.

3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery.

4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.

5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlet or car cigarette lighter sockets.

6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than that specifi ed.

7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi ed recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging.

8. Do not put or subject the battery to high temperatures or high pressure such as into a microwave oven, dryer, or high-pressure container.

9. Keep away from fi re immediately when leakage or foul odor are detected.

10. Do not use in a location where strong static electricity generates.

11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat generated, discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or battery charger, and stop use.

12. Do not immerse the battery or allow any fl uids to fl ow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such as water, can cause damage resulting in fi re or explosion. Store your battery in a cool, dry place, away from combustible and fl flammable items. Corrosive gas atmospheres must be avoided.

CAUTION

1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well with fresh clean water such as tap water and contact a doctor immediately.
   If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye problems.

2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water such as tap water immediately.
   There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation.

3. If you fi nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, deformation, and/or other irregularities when using the battery for the fi rst time, do not use and return it to your supplier or vendor.

WARNING
If a conductive foreign matter enters in the terminal of lithium-ion battery, the battery may be shorted, causing fi re. When storing the lithium-ion battery, obey surely the rules of following contents.
○ Do not place conductive debris, nail, and wires such as iron wire and copper wire in the storage case.
○ To prevent shorting from occurring, load the battery in the tool or insert securely the battery cover for storing until the ventilator is not seen.

REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION

When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the following precautions.
WARNING
Notify the transporting company that a package contains a lithium-ion battery, inform the company of its power output, and follow the instructions of the transportation company when arranging transport.
○ Lithium-ion batteries that exceed a power output of 100 Wh are considered to be in the freight classifi cation of Dangerous Goods and will require special application procedures.
○ For transportation abroad, you must comply with international law and the rules and regulations of the destination country.

USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

When an unexpected problem occurs, the data in a USB device connected to this product may be corrupted or lost. Always make sure to back up any data contained in the USB  device prior to use with this product.
Please be aware that our company accepts absolutely no responsibility for any data stored in a USB device that is corrupted or lost, nor for any damage that may occur to a connected device.
WARNING
○ Prior to using, check the connecting USB cable for any defect or damage.
Using a defective or damaged USB cable can cause smoke emission or ignition.
○ When the product is not being used, cover the USB port with the rubber cover.
The buildup of dust etc. in the USB port can cause smoke emission or ignition.
NOTE
○ There may be an occasional pause during USB recharging.
○ When a USB device is not being charged, remove the USB device from the work light.
Failure to do so may not only reduce the battery life of a USB device but may also result in unexpected accidents.
○ It may not be possible to charge some USB devices, depending on the type of device.

PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE DUST RESISTANCE AND WATER-PROOFING FUNCTIONS

This product conforms to IP65 protection class ratings (dust-resistance and water-proofi ng) for electrical equipment as stipulated by the international IEC regulations. (When  the battery is attached to the tool’s body, and the battery cover and rubber cover are closed, the tool’s body alone meets the equivalent of the IP65 protection standard.)

[Descriptions of IP Codes]

The equipment has been designed to withstand the eff ects of dust and water, but there is no guarantee that it will not malfunction. Do not use or leave the equipment in locations where it is subject to excessive amounts of dust, or in locations where it is submerged in water or subject to rainwater.

NAMES OF PARTS (Fig. 1–Fig. 9)

hanging
4| LED light| 14| Latch
5| LED cover| 15| Pilot lamp
6| Top handle| 16| Wood screw
7| Bottom handle| 17| Tripod
8| Battery
(sold separately)| 18| USB cable
9| Battery cover| 19| Rubber cover
10| Lock| |

SYMBOLS

WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

| UB18DD: Cordless Work Light
---|---
| To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read the instruction manual.
**| Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material!
In observance of the European Directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
| Direct current
| Do not stare at the operating lamp.
| Keep the light and the object illuminated at least 0.2 m apart.
---|---
| Switching ON
| Switching OFF
| Warning
V| volts
A| amperes
Hz| hertz
W| watts
ta| ambient temperature
IPXX**| IP symbol
| Class 111 tool

APPLICATIONS

Illumination of work site

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating time
(Using full charged battery)| 10000 I’m| 3.0 Ah: Approximately 1.5 hours
5.0 Ah: Approximately 3 hours
8.0 Ah: Approximately 4.5 hours
1000 I’m| 3.0 Ah: Approximately 12 hours
5.0 Ah: Approximately 20 hours
8.0 Ah: Approximately 30 hours
Battery available for this tool1| Multi volt battery, BSL18 Series
Weight2| 2.3 kg (BSL1830C)
2.9 kg (BSL36B18)

1 Existing battery (BSL3660/3620/3626, etc.) cannot be used with this tool.
2 According to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014
NOTE
Due to HiKOKI’s continuing program of research and development, the specifi cations herein are subject to change without prior notice.

CHARGING

Before using the tool, charge the battery as follows.
1. 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). 2. Insert the battery into the charger.
Firmly insert the battery into the charger as shown in Fig. 3.
3. Charging
When inserting a battery in the charger, charging will commence and the pilot lamp will light continuously in red.
When the battery becomes fully recharged, the pilot lamp will blink in red. (At 1-second intervals) (See Table 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 (RED)

Before charging| Lights on for 0.5 seconds and off for 0.5 seconds  (Blinks)| Plugged into a power source
While|

Lights continuously (Lights) Lights)

| _
Charging complete|

Lights on for 0.5 seconds and off for 0.5 seconds  (Blinks)

| _
Overheat standby|

Lights on for 1 second and off for 0.5 seconds (Blinks)

| Battery overheated.
Unable to charge.
(Charging will commence when the battery cools)
Charging impossible|

Lights on for 0.1 seconds and off for 0.1 seconds (Flickers)

| Malfunction in the battery or the charger

Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the battery.
The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 2.

30

35

45

60

75

90

120

1.5 Ah

2.0 Ah

2.5 Ah

3.0 Ah

4.0 Ah

5.0 Ah

6.0 Ah

8.0 Ah

| min

min

min

min

min

min

min

min

Number of battery cells| 4–10

NOTE
The recharging time may vary according to temperature and power source voltage.
CAUTION
When the battery charger has been continuously used, the battery charger will be heated, thus constituting the cause of the failures. Once the charging has been completed, give  15 minutes rest until the next charging. 4. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle.

5. Hold the charger fi firmly and pull out the battery.
NOTE
Be sure to pull out the battery from the charger after use, and then keep it.
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 low when using them the fi rst and second time. This is a temporary phenomenon, and the normal time required for recharging will be restored by recharging the batteries 2–3 times.

How to make the batteries perform longer.

1. Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted. When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.
2. Avoid recharging at high temperatures. A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately after use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled for a while.

CAUTION

• If the battery is charged while it is heated because it has been left for a long time in a location subject to direct sunlight or because the battery has just been used, the pilot lamp of the charger lights for 1 second, but does not light for 0.5 seconds (off for 0.5 seconds). In such a case, fi first let the battery cool, then start charging.
• When the pilot lamp fl ickers (at 0.2-second intervals), check for and take out any foreign objects in the charger’s battery connector. If there are no foreign objects, it is probable that the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service Center.
• Since the built-in microcomputer takes about 3 seconds to confi rm that the battery being charged with the charger is taken out, wait for a minimum of 3 seconds before reinserting it to continue charging. If the battery is reinserted within 3 seconds, the battery may not be properly charged.

MOUNTING AND OPERATION

*1 When the brightness reaches the maximum (4000 lm) or the minimum (700 lm), the light briefl y blinks twice.

*2 NOTE
When using a tripod, ensure that it is stable so that it does not fall over.

When the remaining battery becomes low, the light briefl y blinks about once every 3 minutes.
As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat diff erently depending on ambient temperature and battery characteristics, read it as a reference.

NOTE
○ When using a Multi-volt battery, please refer to the indicator lamp on the battery for the battery’s remaining power.
○ Do not give a strong shock to the panel or break it. It may lead to trouble. *4
NOTE
○ If the remaining battery becomes low, USB output is automatically stopped, and the work light cannot charge USB devices.
○ The charging time diff ers depending on the type of USB the device being used.
○ Do not use it for any purpose other than charging a USB device.
(Refer to “USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS”.)

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

WARNING
When not using the work light for a long time, performing maintenance on it, inspecting it, or storing it, be sure to turn OFF the switch and pull out the battery.

1. Inspecting the mounting screws
   Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in serious hazards.

2. Inspection of terminals (tool and battery) Check to make sure that swarf and dust have not been collected on the terminals.
   On occasion check prior, during, and after the operation.
   CAUTION
   Remove any swarf or dust which may have collected on the terminals.
   Failure to do so may result in malfunction.

3. Cleaning on the outside
   When the cordless work light is stained, wipe with a soft dry cloth or a cloth moistened with soapy water.
   Do not use chloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, for they melt plastics.

4. Storage
   Store the cordless work light and the 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.

Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless tools
Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless tool when used with batteries other than those 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 a 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.

GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE

1. Model No.
2. Serial No.
3. Date of Purchase
4. Customer Name and Address
5. Dealer Name and Address (Please stamp the dealer’s name and address

Hikoki Power Tools Deutschland GmbH
Siemensring 34, 47877 willich, Germany
Tel: +49 2154 49930
Fax: +49 2154 499350
URL: http://www.hikoki-powertools.de

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that Cordless Work Light, identifi ed by type and specifi c identifi cation code 1), is in conformity with all relevant requirements of the directives 2) and standards 3).
Technical fi le at 4) – See below.
The European Standard Manager at the representative offi ce in Europe is authorized to compile the technical fi le.
The declaration is applicable to the product affi xed CE marking.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.koki-holdings.com.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that Cordless Work Light, identified by type and specific identification code 1), is in conformity with all relevant requirements of the UK regulations 2) and Designated standards 3). Technical file at 4) – See below.
This declaration is applicable to the product affixed UKCA marking.

1) UB18DC C2286573
2) S.I. 2016/1091, S.I. 2016/1101, S.I. 2012/3032
*3) EN60598-1:2015+A1:2018
EN60598-2-4:2018
EN62471:2008
EN62031:2008+A1:2013+A2:2015
EN61347-1:2015
EN61347-2-13:2014
EN61547:2009
IEC60529:1989+A1:1999+A2:2013

*4) Importer and authorized person to compile the technical fi le Hikoki Power Tools (U.K.) Ltd.
Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK 13, 8PJ, United Kingdom

Head offi ce in Japan
Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.
Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

30. 9. 2021 A. Nakagawa
Corporate Offi cer
koki Holdings Co.Ltd.
109
Code No. C99744572 G
Printed in China

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