Hitachi CR10DLP4 Instruction Manual - Page 4

English A moment of inattention while operating e) Maintain power tools. Check for power tools may result in serious personal misalignment or binding of moving parts, injury. breakage of parts and any other condition b) Use personal protective equipment. Always that may affect the power tool's operation. wear eye protection. If damaged, have the power tool repaired Protective equipment such as dust mask, non- before use. skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing Many accidents are caused by poorly protection used for appropriate conditions maintained power tools. will reduce personal injuries. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp switch is in the off-position before connecting cutting edges are less likely to bind and are to power source and/or battery pack, picking easier to control. up or carrying the tool. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits Carrying power tools with your finger on the etc. in accordance with these instructions, switch or energising power tools that have taking into account the working conditions the switch on invites accidents. and the work to be performed. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before Use of the power tool for operations different turning the power tool on. from those intended could result in a A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating hazardous situation. part of the power tool may result in personal 5) Battery tool use and care injury. a) Recharge only with the charger specified by e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and the manufacturer. balance at all times. A charger that is suitable for one type of This enables better control of the power tool battery pack may create a risk of fire when in unexpected situations. used with another battery pack. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing b) Use power tools only with specifically or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and designated battery packs. gloves away from moving parts. Use of any other battery packs may create a Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be risk of injury and fire. caught in moving parts. c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away g) If devices are provided for the connection of from other metal objects like paper clips, dust extraction and collection facilities, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small ensure these are connected and properly metal objects, that can make a connection used. from one terminal to another. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related Shorting the battery terminals together may hazards. cause burns or a fire. 4) Power tool use and care d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If power tool for your application. contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. The correct power tool will do the job better If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek and safer at the rate for which it was designed. medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does may cause irritation or burns. not turn it on and off. 6) Service Any power tool that cannot be controlled with a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. repair person using only identical c) Disconnect the plug from the power source replacement parts. and/or the battery pack from the power tool This will ensure that the safety of the power before making any adjustments, changing tool is maintained. accessories, or storing power tools. 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. 4