Important Safety Information; Meaningsofsignalwords; Safety; Important Safety Instructions F Or Usingall Power Tools - Hitachi Koki C10FCH2 Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Readandunderstandall of the safety precautions,warnings andoperating instructions inthe Instruction Manualbeforeoperatingor maintaining this
power tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenanceare caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions.An
accidentcan often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardoussituation before it occurs,and by observing appropriate safetyprocedures.
Basicsafetyprecautionsareoutlined in the "SAFETY"sectionof this InstructionManualandinthe sectionswhich containthe operationandmaintenance
instructions.
Hazardsthat must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machinedamage are identified by WARNINGSon the power tool and in this Instruction
Manual.
Never use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI,
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNINGindicatesa potentially hazardoussituations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTIONindicatesa potentially hazardoussituationswhich, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderateinjury, or may causemachinedamage.
NOTEemphasizesessentialinformation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS
READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR
MAINTAINING THIS TOOL:
Z_ WARNING:
When using this electric tool, take all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of electric shock or other personal injury.
In particular, always comply with the following safety rules:
1. ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. ALWAYSREMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSAND WRENCHES BEFORE
STARTING TOOL.Always confirm that all keys and adjusting
wrencheshavebeen removed from the tool before it is turned on.
3. ALWAYS KEEP WORKAREA CLEAN. A void injuriesby not cluttering
the work areas and work benches.
4. NEVERUSE TOOLIN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS. N ever use
the power tool in damp or wet places and never expose it to rain.
Always keepthe work area well lighted.
5. NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN OROTHERS TOLOITER NEAR THEWORK
AREA.Keepall people(especiallychildren)awayfrom the work area.
Always unplug unattendedtools and keepthe work place tamper-
proof by installing lockson the doors and on the masterswitches.
6. NEVERFORCE THETOOL. I t will do thejob better andmore safely if
it is operatedat the rate for which it was designed.
7. ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS. Never force a tool or an
attachmentto do ajob for which it was not designed.
8. ALWAYSWEAR PROPER APPAREL WHEN WORKINGWITHTHE
TOOL.Neverwear loose clothing, gloves,neckties,rings, bracelets
or otherjewelry which may get caught inthe moving parts. Always
wear non-slip footwear, preferablywith steel toes. Wear protective
hair coveringto contain long hair.
9. ALWAYSUSEEYEPROTECTION W HENWORKING WITHTHETOOL
TO PREVENTEYE INJURY.Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide
adequateprotection because the lensesarenot made of safetyglass.
Also, use a face mask for additional safetyand wear a dust mask if
the cutting operation produces dust.
10. ALWAYS SECURE THEWORKPIECE T O THEFENCE ORTHETABLE.
Useclamps or a viseto hold the workpiece in place.It is saferthan
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
11. NEVER OVERREACH. Alwayskeepproperfooting and balancewhen
working with the tool.
12. ALWAYSMAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE. A lways keeptools sharp
and clean for the best and safest performance. Always follow
instructions for lubricating the tool andfor changing accessories.
13. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOLbefore servicing and before
changing bladesor other accessories.
14. NEVER RISKUNINTENTIONAL S TARTING WHENPLUGGING IN THE
TOOL. A lways confirm that the switch is inthe OFFposition before
inserting the power plug into the receptacle.
15. ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIESONLY WHEN
OPERATING THIS TOOL. Consult this instruction manual for
descriptions of recommended accessories. To avoid personal
injuries,use only recommendedaccessoriesinconjunctionwith this
tool.
16. NEVERSTANDON THETOOL.Preventserious injury by not tipping
the tool and by not risking unintentionalcontact with the sawblade.
17. ALWAYS CHECK FORDAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USINGTHETOOL.
Alwayscheckthe guardand all othercomponentsfor damagebefore
using the tool to assurethat they will function properly. Checkall
moving partsfor proper alignment, freedomfrom binding and other
conditions that might affect proper operation. Always repair or
replaceany damagedguardsor otherdamagedcomponentsbefore
using the tool.
18. ALWAYS CONFIRMTHE ROTATIONDIRECTIONOF THE BLADE
BEFORE USINGTHETOOL. A lways feedwork into the tool against
the rotation direction of the blade inorder to prevent possibleinjury.
19. NEVERLEAVE THETOOLRUNNINGWHILEUNATTENDED. TURN
POWEROFF.Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Alwaysturn the poweroffwhen the tool is not in use.Alwaysunplug
the power cord when the tool is not in use.
20. This tool was not designed to be used for mass-production
applications and should not be used in mass-production
environments.
21. When servicing this tool, useonly authorizedreplacement parts.
22. Apply 120volts AC only to this tool. Applying the wrong voltage or
applying DC power can cause the POWERTOOL to operate
improperly andcauseseriouspersonalinjury or damageto the tool.
23. Neverraisethe saw bladefrom the workpiece until it has first come
to a completestop.
24. Always useoutboard standsto provide supportfor long workpieces
that overhangthe table of the slide compound miter saw.
25. Alwaysreturn the carriageto the full rearposition aftereachcrosscut
operation in order to reducethe riskof injury.
26. POLARIZEDPLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
equipment hasa polarizedplug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only oneway. Ifthe plug does
not fit fully inthe outlet, reversethe plug. If it still doesnot fit, contact
a qualified electrician to installthe proper outlet. Donot changethe
plug in any way.
Specific Safety Rules for Use of this Power Tool
Z_ WARNING:
The following specificoperatinginstructions must be observed
whenusingthisPOWER TOOLin orderto avoidinjury:
DO's
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO
ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1. Reviewthis Manual and familiarize yourself with the safety rules
and operatinginstructions for this POWER TOOLbefore attempting
to use it.
2. Always confirm that the POWERTOOLis clean before using it.
3. Alwayswearsnug-fittingclothing, non-skidfootwear (preferablywith
steel toes) and eye protection when operating the POWER TOOL.
4. Always handlethe POWER TOOLcarefully. Ifthe POWER TOOLfalls
or strikesagainsta hard object,it might becomedeformedor cracked
or sustain other damage.
S. Always cease operating the saw at once, if you notice any
abnormality whatsoever.
6. Always confirm that all components are mounted properly and
securely before using the tool.
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