Hitachi SP18VAH Instruction Manual - Page 10

English ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION APPLICATIONS ⅜ Sanding metal surfaces. ⅜ Preliminary sanding of metal surfaces before painting, rust removal, removing old paint before repainting. ⅜ Finishing woodwork, correcting projections of timbers from joints or assemblies. ⅜ Preliminary sanding of wood surfaces before applying paint. ⅜ Polishing or shining painted metal surfaces, such as those of automobiles, trains, elevators, refrigerators, sewing machines, washing machines, metal appliances, etc. ⅜ Polishing varnished surfaces of wooden furniture, etc. ⅜ Shining synthetic resin or ebonite products. PRIOR TO OPERATION 1. Power source Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power source requirements specified on the product nameplate. 2. Power switch Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position. If the plug is connected to a receptacle while the switch is in the ON position, the power tool will start operating immediately and can cause serious injury. 3. Extension cord When the work area is far away from the power source, use an extension cord of sufficient thickness and rated capacity. The extension cord should be kept as short as practicable. WARNING: Damaged cord must be replaced or repaired. 4. Check the receptacle If the receptacle only loosely accepts the plug, the receptacle must be repaired. Contact a licensed electrician to make appropriate repairs. If such a fautly receptacle is used, it may cause overheating, resulting in a serious hazard. 10