Hitachi C8FSE Instruction Manual - Page 3
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English 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 BEFORE 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. 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 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. 3