Hitachi G10SS Instruction Manual - Page 4

English b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye Many accidents are caused by poorly protection. maintained power tools. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non- f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp protection used for appropriate conditions cutting edges are less likely to bind and are will reduce personal injuries. easier to control. c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits is in the off position before plugging in. etc., in accordance with these instructions Carrying power tools with your finger on the and in the manner intended for the particular switch or plugging in power tools that have type of power tool, taking into account the the switch on invites accidents. working conditions and the work to be d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before performed. turning the power tool on. Use of the power tool for operations different A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating from intended could result in a hazardous part of the power tool may result in personal situation. injury. 5) Service e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified balance at all times. repair person using only identical This enables better control of the power tool replacement parts. in unexpected situations. This will ensure that the safety of the power f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing tool is maintained. or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. -WARNING- Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be To reduce the risk of injury, user must read caught in moving parts. instruction manual. g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS used. 1. ALWAYS use proper guard with grinding wheel. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related A guard protects operator from broken wheel hazards. fragments. 4) Power tool use and care 2. Accessories must be rated for at least the speed a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels power tool for your application. and other accessories running over rated speed The correct power tool will do the job better can fly apart and cause injury. and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 3. Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces when b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does performing an operation where the cutting tool not turn it on and off. may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact Any power tool that cannot be controlled with with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. of the tool "live" and shock the operator. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source 4. ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using the tool and/or the battery pack from the power tool for extended periods. before making any adjustments, changing Prolonged exposure to high intensity accessories, or storing power tools. noise can cause hearing loss. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition 5. Use only a depressed center wheel with a rated capacity which is GREATER than 13,700/min for G10SS and 13,300/min for G12SS. Using any wheel a rated capacity LESS than 13,700/min for G10SS, 13,300/min for G12SS and/or an incorrect sized wheel (see SPECIFICATIONS at page 7) may result in wheel breakage, flying wheel fragments, and resulting in death or serious injury. that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. 4