Hitachi DV18DCL Handling Instructions - Page 5

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GENERAL

POWER

TOOL

SAFETY

WARNINGS

WARNING

Read

all

safety

warnings

and

all

instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in

electric shock,

fi

re and/or serious injury.

Save

all

warnings

and

instructions

for

future

reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

power tool.

1)

Work

area

safety

a)

Keep

work

area

clean

and

well

lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b)

Do

not

operate

power

tools

in

explosive

atmospheres,

such

as

in

the

presence

of

fl

ammable

liquids,

gases

or

dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust

or fumes.

c)

Keep

children

and

bystanders

away

while

operating

a

power

tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2)

Electrical

safety

a)

Power

tool

plugs

must

match

the

outlet.

Never

modify

the

plug

in

any

way.

Do

not

use

any

adapter

plugs

with

earthed

(grounded)

power

tools.

Unmodi

fi

ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce

risk of electric shock.

b)

Avoid

body

contact

with

earthed

or

grounded

surfaces,

such

as

pipes,

radiators,

ranges

and

refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is earthed or grounded.

c)

Do

not

expose

power

tools

to

rain

or

wet

conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

d)

Do

not

abuse

the

cord.

Never

use

the

cord

for

carrying,

pulling

or

unplugging

the

power

tool.

Keep

cord

away

from

heat,

oil,

sharp

edges

or

moving

parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

electric shock.

e)

When

operating

a

power

tool

outdoors,

use

an

extension

cord

suitable

for

outdoor

use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the

risk of electric shock.

f)

If

operating

a

power

tool

in

a

damp

location

is

unavoidable,

use

a

residual

current

device

(RCD)

protected

supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3)

Personal

safety

a)

Stay

alert,

watch

what

you

are

doing

and

use

common

sense

when

operating

a

power

tool.

Do

not

use

a

power

tool

while

you

are

tired

or

under

the

in

fl

uence

of

drugs,

alcohol

or

medication.

A moment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.

b)

Use

personal

protective

equipment.

Always

wear

eye

protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for

appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c)

Prevent

unintentional

starting.

Ensure

the

switch

is

in

the

o

ff

-position

before

connecting

to

power

source

and/or

battery

pack,

picking

up

or

carrying

the

tool.

Carrying power tools with your

fi

nger on the switch or

energising power tools that have the switch on invites

accidents.

d)

Remove

any

adjusting

key

or

wrench

before

turning

the

power

tool

on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the

power tool may result in personal injury.

e)

Do

not

overreach.

Keep

proper

footing

and

balance

at

all

times.

This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

f)

Dress

properly.

Do

not

wear

loose

clothing

or

jewellery.

Keep

your

hair,

clothing

and

gloves

away

from

moving

parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

g)

If

devices

are

provided

for

the

connection

of

dust

extraction

and

collection

facilities,

ensure

these

are

connected

and

properly

used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dust related

hazards.

4)

Power

tool

use

and

care

a)

Do

not

force

the

power

tool.

Use

the

correct

power

tool

for

your

application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and safer

at the rate for which it was designed.

b)

Do

not

use

the

power

tool

if

the

switch

does

not

turn

it

on

and

o

ff

.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c)

Disconnect

the

plug

from

the

power

source

and/

or

the

battery

pack

from

the

power

tool

before

making

any

adjustments,

changing

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.

e)

Maintain

power

tools.

Check

for

misalignment

or

binding

of

moving

parts,

breakage

of

parts

and

any

other

condition

that

may

a

ff

ect

the

power

tools’

operation.

If

damaged,

have

the

power

tool

repaired

before

use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained

power tools.

f)

Keep

cutting

tools

sharp

and

clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g)

Use

the

power

tool,

accessories

and

tool

bits

etc.

in

accordance

with

these

instructions,

taking

into

account

the

working

conditions

and

the

work

to

be

performed.

Use of the power tool for operations di

ff

erent from

those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5)

Battery

tool

use

and

care

a)

Recharge

only

with

the

charger

speci

fi

ed

by

the

manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack

may create a risk of

fi

re when used with another

battery pack.

b)

Use

power

tools

only

with

speci

fi

cally

designated

battery

packs.

Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of

injury and

fi

re.

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