Hitachi C 15FB SAFETY

English

Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Manual before

operating or maintaining this power tool.

Most accidents that result from 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 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 tool and in this Manual.

Never use this tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI, unless you first

confirm that the planned use will be safe for you and others.

WARNING:indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if ignored, could result in serious personal

injury.

CAUTION: indicates a hazardous situation which, if ignored, could result in a moderate personal

injury, or could cause machine damage.

NOTE emphasizes essential information.

SAFETY

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 electric

shock or other personal injury.

xIn 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 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-off 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.