Specific Safety Rules And Symbols - Hitachi CE 18DSL Instruction Manual

WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
● Lead from lead-based paints,
● Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
● Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
fi lter out microscopic particles.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS

1. Wear ear protectors.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
2. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
3. NEVER touch the tool bit with bare hands after
operation.
4. NEVER wear gloves made from materials likely to roll
up such as cotton, wool, cloth or string, etc.
5. NEVER touch moving parts.
NEVER place your hands, fi ngers or other body parts
near the tool's moving parts.
6. NEVER operate without all guards in place.
NEVER operate this tool without all guards or safety
features in place and in proper working order. If
maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a
guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard
or safety feature before resuming operation of the
tool.
7. Use right tool.
Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended —for
example— don't use circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
8. NEVER use a power tool for applications other
than those specifi ed.
NEVER use a power tool for applications other than
those specifi ed in the Instruction Manual.
9. 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,
indi v idua l s unfam iliar with it s op erat ion or
unauthorized personnel.
10. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in
place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted.
Check their condition periodically.
11. 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.
12. Blades and accessories must be securely
mounted to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to youself or others. Blades,
cutting implements and accessories which have
been mounted to the tool should be secure and tight.
13. Keep motor air vent clean.
The tool's motor air vent must be kept clean so that
air can freely fl ow at all times. Check for dust build-up
frequently.
14. 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.
15. NEVER leave tool running unattended. Turn
power off .
Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
16. Carefully handle power tools.
Should a power tool be dropped or struck against
hard materials inadvertently, it may be deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
17. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner, benzine, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack
plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents.
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened
with soapy water and dry thoroughly.
18. ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets the
requirement of the latest revision of ANSI
Standard Z87.1.
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