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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual
before operating or maintaining this power tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation
before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which
contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identi
fi
ed by WARNINGS on the
power tool and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER
use this power tool in a manner that has not been speci
fi
cally recommended by HITACHI.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS
READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS TOOL:
WARNING
: When using this electric tool, take all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of
electric shock or other personal injury.
In particular, always comply with the following safety rules:
1. ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
2. ALWAYS REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING TOOL.
Always con
fi
rm that all keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed from the tool before it is turned on.
3. ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Avoid injuries by not cluttering the work areas and work
benches.
4. NEVER USE TOOL IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Never use the power tool in damp or wet
places and never expose it to rain. Always keep the work area well lighted.
5. NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN OR OTHERS TO LOITER NEAR THE WORK AREA.
Keep
all people (especially children) away from the work area. Always unplug unattended tools and keep the work
place tamper-proof by installing locks on the doors and on the master switches. Always remove the lock-o
ff
button from the tool and store it in a secure place, when the tool is not in use.
6. NEVER FORCE THE TOOL.
It will do the job better and more safely if it is operated at the rate for which
it was designed.
7. ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS.
Never force a tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
8. ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL.
Never wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in the moving parts. Always
wear non-slip footwear, preferably with steel toes. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
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