The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this
product.
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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 identified by WARNINGS on
the power tool and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER
use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
English
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield when needed.
We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety
glasses.
Designation / Explanation
Name
Symbol
Voltage
Volts
v
Current
Amperes
A
Frequency (cycles per second)
Hertz
Hz
Power
Watts
W
Meaning
Signal
Symbol
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
CAUTION:
Type of current
Alternating current
~
Type of characteristic of current
Direct current
Rotational speed at no load
No-load speed
no
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed orbits, etc., per minute
Per minute
.../min
Double insulated construction
Class II construction
Danger keep hands away from blade
Be careful of your hand
Eye protection
SAFETY SYMBOLS