Section 1. Health and Safety
1-1 Health and Safety Information
• Introduction
Your product is designed to operate safely when used according to reasonable safety practices.
The guidelines outlined in this booklet explain potential risks associated with product operation and
identify important safety practices designed to help you minimize these risks and avoid injury to
you and your product. If you have additional questions about your product and how to operate it in
a safe manner, please contact your Hitachi Customer Service and Support Representative.
Tips for Healthy Operation
Your product is designed for the mobile user’s needs. It is compact, light-weight, and extremely
portable. Since it is intended for frequent use in the field, it is conceivable that the product may
have to operate in an environment where lighting conditions are poor, where viewing angles and
distances from the screen are inconvenient, where seating conditions may adversely affect arm and
wrist positions, and where adequate neck and back support is lacking.
Some studies suggest that prolonged periods of tapping, typing, improper workstation set-up,
incorrect work habits, personal health problems, and age may be linked to injuries such as carpal
tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and eye strain.
Warning signs of these conditions include:
- Aching in the hands, wrists, arms, or neck
- Soreness
- Burning sensations
- Throbbing
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Blurred vision and persistent headaches
Please Keep in Mind
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followed.
- If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms or similar pain, you should immediately
consult your physician
- The information contained in this booklet is not meant to be construed as medical advice.
- Users should schedule regular medical and visual check-ups with their healthcare providers.
- If your product is your primary product at a fixed workplace, it may be more comfortable to use
an external mouse, an external keyboard, and other such devices
- To avoid eye strain and physical discomfort, the following guidelines should always be
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