Hitachi VB16Y Instruction Manual - Page 6

Specific Safety Rules And Symbols, Warning - repair

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English SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS WARNING: For Your Own Safety Read Instructon Manual Before Operating Tool. Wear Eye Protection. Risk of injury due to accidental starting. Do not use in a home workshop or other work area where children may be present. 1. Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 2. Wear ear plugs when using the tool for extended periods. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss. 3. Never touch moving parts. Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the tool's moving parts. 4. Never use a power tool for applications other than those specified. Never use a power tool for applications other than those specified in the Instruction Manual. 5. Handle tool correctly. Operate the tool according to the instructions provided herein. Do not drop or throw the tool. Never allow the tool to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel. 6. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place. Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted. Check their condition periodically. 7. Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or handle is cracked. Cracks in the tool's housing or handle can lead to electric shock. Such tools should not be used until repaired. 8. Cutters and accessories must be securely mounted to the tool. Prevent potential injuries to youself or others. Cutters, cutting implements and accessories which have been mounted to the tool should be secure and tight. 9. Keep motor air vent clean. The tool's motor air vent must be kept clean so that air can freely flow at all times. Check for dust build-up frequently. 10. Operate power tools at the rated voltage. Operate the power tool at voltages specified on its nameplate. If using the power tool at a higher voltage than the rated voltage, it will result in abnormally fast motor revolution and may damage the unit and the motor may burn out. 11. Never use a tool which is defective or operating abnormally. If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center. 12. Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. 13. Carefully handle power tools. Should a power tool be dropped or struck against hard materials inadvertently, it may be deformed, cracked, or damaged. 6

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS
WARNING:
For Your Own Safety Read Instructon Manual Before Operating Tool.
Wear Eye Protection.
Risk of injury due to accidental starting.
Do not use in a home workshop or other work area where children may
be present.
1.
Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
2.
Wear ear plugs when using the tool for extended periods.
Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
3.
Never touch moving parts.
Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the tool’s moving parts.
4.
Never use a power tool for applications other than those specified.
Never use a power tool for applications other than those specified in the Instruction
Manual.
5.
Handle tool correctly.
Operate the tool according to the instructions provided herein. Do not drop or throw
the tool. Never allow the tool to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its
operation or unauthorized personnel.
6.
Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted. Check their condition periodically.
7.
Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or handle is cracked.
Cracks in the tool’s housing or handle can lead to electric shock. Such tools should not
be used until repaired.
8.
Cutters and accessories must be securely mounted to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to youself or others. Cutters, cutting implements and
accessories which have been mounted to the tool should be secure and tight.
9.
Keep motor air vent clean.
The tool’s motor air vent must be kept clean so that air can freely flow at all times.
Check for dust build-up frequently.
10.
Operate power tools at the rated voltage.
Operate the power tool at voltages specified on its nameplate.
If using the power tool at a higher voltage than the rated voltage, it will result in
abnormally fast motor revolution and may damage the unit and the motor may burn
out.
11.
Never use a tool which is defective or operating abnormally.
If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise
appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a Hitachi
authorized service center.
12.
Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
13.
Carefully handle power tools.
Should a power tool be dropped or struck against hard materials inadvertently, it may
be deformed, cracked, or damaged.