Important Information; Meanings Of Signal Words; Safety; Important Safety Instructions For Using All Power Tools - Hitachi C 10FCD Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and w arnings in the M anual before
operating or m aintaining this po w er tool.
M ost accidents that result fro m tool operation and m aintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. A n accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation
before it occurs and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the S A FETY section of this m anual and in the sections w hich contain
the operation and m aintenance instructions.
Hazards that m ust be avoided to prevent bodily injury or m achine da m age are identified by WARNIN G S on
the tool and in this M anual.
N ever use this tool in a m anner that has not been specifically reco m m ended by HITA CHI, unless you first
confirm that the planned use will be safe for you and others.

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS

WARNING:
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if ignored, could result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
indicates a hazardous situation which, if ignored, could result in a moderate personal
injury, or could cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
INPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS
READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BE-
FORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS TOOL:
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
2. ALWAYS REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING TOOL.
Always confirm that all keys and adjusting wrenches have been re m oved fro m the tool before it is turned on.
3. ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
benches.
4. NEVER USE TOOL IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS.
w et places and never expose it to rain. Alw ays keep the w ork area w ell lighted.
5. NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN OR OTHERS TO LOITER NEAR THE WORK AREA.
people (especially children) a w ay fro m the w ork area. Alw ays unplug unattended tools and keep the
w ork place ta m per-proof by installing locks on the doors and on the m aster switches.
6. NEVER FORCE THE TOOL.
w hich it w as designed.
7. ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS.
w as not designed.
8. ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL.
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other je w elry w hich m ay get caught in the m oving parts.
Alw ays w ear non-slip footw ear, preferably with steel toes. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
9. ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL TO PREVENT
EYE INJURY.
Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection because they have only im pact
resistant lenses, they are N O T safety glasses. Also, use a face m ask for additional safety and w ear a
dust m ask if the cutting operation produces dust.

SAFETY

and in w orking order.
Avoid injuries by not cluttering the w ork areas and w ork
It will do the job better and m ore safely if it is operated at the rate for
N ever force a tool or an attach m ent to do a job for w hich it
N ever use the po w er tool in da m p or
N ever w ear loose
English
Keep all
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