Hitachi C 10FCD Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions page 5

W hen replacing the sa w blade, alw ays confirm that the rp m rating of the ne w blade is correct for use
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on this tool.
Alw ays shut off the po w er and w ait for the sa w blade to co m pletely stop rotating before doing any
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m aintenance or adjustm ents.
Alw ays cla m p or otherwise secure the w orkpiece to the fence; otherwise the w orkpiece might be thrust
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fro m the table and cause bodily harm.
During miter or bevel cutting, alw ays w ait for the rotation of the blade to stop co m pletely before lifting
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the sa w blade.
Alw ays m ake a trial run first before atte m pting any ne w use of the sa w.
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Alw ays handle the sa w blade with care w hen dism ounting and m ounting it.
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Alw ays confirm that the w orkpiece is free of nails or other foreign objects before beginning a cut.
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Alw ays keep your hands out of the path of the sa w blade.
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Alw ays confirm that the safety cover is in the proper place before using the sa w.
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Inspect the tool po w er cords periodically.
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Alw ays confirm that the proper lengths and types of extension cords are being utilized, if necessary,
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before starting the tool.
Alw ays confirm that the m otor air vents are fully open before using the tool.
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Alw ays w ait until the m otor has reached full speed before starting a cut.
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Alw ays keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Hold the tool firmly w hen in use.
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Alw ays use outboard stands to provide support for long w orkpieces that overhang the table of the
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co m pound sa w.
Alw ays operate the tool after ensuring the w orkpiece is fixed properly with a vise asse m bly.
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The operating instructions provided with the tool shall direct the user to secure the tool to supporting
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structure if, during norm al operation, there is a tendency for the tool to tip over, slide, or w alk on the
supporting surface.
DON'Ts
NEVER VIOLATE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
N ever operate the PO W ER T O OL unless you fully understand the operating instructions contained in
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this M anual.
N ever leave the PO W ER T O OL unattended without first unplugging the po w er cord.
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N ever operate the PO W ER T O OL w hen you are tired, after you have taken any m edications, or have
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consu m ed any alcoholic beverages.
N ever use the PO W ER T O OL for applications not specified in the instruction m anual.
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N ever operate the tool while wearing loose clothing, a necktie or jewelry, or while your hair is uncovered,
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to protect against getting caught in the m oving m achinery.
N ever reach around the sa w blade.
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N ever touch any m oving parts, including the blade, w hile the sa w is in use.
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N ever re m ove any safety devices or blade guards; use of the tool without the m w ould be hazardous.
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N ever lock the safety cover; alw ays confirm that it slides sm oothly before using the tool.
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N ever da m age the po w er cord of the tool.
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N ever atte m pt to m ove a plugged-in PO W ER T O OL w hile your finger is on the starting switch.
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N ever use the PO W ER T O OL if the starting switch does not turn on and off properly.
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N ever use the PO W ER T O OL if the plastic housing or the handle is cracked or deform ed.
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N ever use the PO W ER T O OL near fla m m able liquids or gases because sparking can cause an explosion.
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N ever clean plastic co m ponents with solvents because the plastic m ay dissolve.
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N ever operate the sa w unless all the blade guards are in place.
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