Hitachi DH18DLP4 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) Battery tool use and care e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and a) Ensure the switch is in the off position before balance at all times. inserting battery pack. This enables better control of the power tool Inserting the battery pack into power tools in unexpected situations. that have the switch on invites accidents. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing b) Recharge only with the charger specified by or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and the manufacturer. gloves away from moving parts. A charger that is suitable for one type of Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be battery pack may create a risk of fire when caught in moving parts. used with another battery pack. g) If devices are provided for the connection of c) Use power tools only with specifically dust extraction and collection facilities, designated battery packs. ensure these are connected and properly Use of any other battery packs may create a used. risk of injury and fire. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away hazards. from other metal objects like paper clips, 4) Power tool use and care coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct metal objects that can make a connection power tool for your application. from one terminal to another. The correct power tool will do the job better Shorting the battery terminals together may and safer at the rate for which it was designed. cause burns or a fire. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be not turn it on and off. ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If Any power tool that cannot be controlled with contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek c) Disconnect the plug from the power source medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery and/or the battery pack from the power tool may cause irritation or burns. before making any adjustments, changing 6) Service accessories, or storing power tools. a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified Such preventive safety measures reduce the repair person using only identical risk of starting the power tool accidentally. replacement parts. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of This will ensure that the safety of the power children and do not allow persons unfamiliar tool is maintained. with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. -WARNING- Power tools are dangerous in the hands of To reduce the risk of injury, user must read untrained users. instruction manual. e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. 4