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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 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.
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 BE- FORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS TOOL:
WARNING: When using this electric tool, take all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of elec- tric 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 confirm 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 power tools in damp or wet places, and never expose them to rain. Always keep the work area well lighted.
5.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
6.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
7.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.
8.ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS. Never force a tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9.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
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