Hitachi GP 2 Instruction Manual - Page 4

English SAFETY INPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS WARNING: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of power tools. To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety instructions: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS. NEVER place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the tool's moving parts. 2. NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE. NEVER operate this tool without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order. If maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard or safety feature before resuming operation of the tool. 3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTOR. Protect yourself from flying or expelled wood chips, metal particles or other debris by using protective goggles or equivalent eye protector. Wear ear protector to protect yourself from excessive noise. 4. PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigeration enclosures. NEVER operate the tool in damp or wet locations. 5. DISCONNECT TOOLS. NEVER leave the tool connected to a power source. ALWAYS disconnect the tool from its power source before servicing, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning and before changing or checking any parts. 6. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry the tool while it is connected to its power source. Don't carry the tool with your finger near the power switch. Be sure the power switch is in the "off" position before connecting the tool to its power source. NEVER shut off the tool by pulling the plug from the receptacle, unless there is an emergency. 7. STORE IDLE TOOLS PROPERLY. NEVER leave the tool unattended. When not in use, the tool should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place. Keep out of reach of children. 4